Not many have noticed, but State Rep. Chris Kolb has introduced a bill (HB 6006) giving the Governor power to declare state monuments (alias "natural landmarks".) Presidents since Teddy Roosevelt have had such authority, and used it wisely to preserve the public estate from destruction. Several world-famous national parks, including Grand Canyon, were first national monuments.
This article suggests that the cliffs at Grand Ledge would make a suitable monument:
http://www.freep.com/news/mich/cliff8e_20040908.htm
Only problem is, the cliffs are on a mix of county and private lands, and Kolb's bill would apply solely to state-owned land.
But does anyone out there have nominations for a set of Michigan monuments/ natural landmarks worth preserving for all time?
Posted by Dave at September 9, 2004 01:23 AM