People always ask what SAMA means. It started as kind of a joke. It was a sleeting, snowy day in early December. My friend and I were surfing a swell in Grand Haven. I looked over at him knowing we were supposed to both be at pre-Christmas family functions soon, and said "We are like Self Absorbed Michigan Adventurers." That kind of stuck, and like many of our friends we have a common passion for outdoor sports in Michigan, and we go out in any weather to get our sessions. He replied "Ya, SAMA!"

So it was born, the SAMA logo was fashioned by another like minded surfer friend from Grand Haven. SAMA is for all of you year round Michiganders and vacationers who know, love, and respect all the outdoor activities there are to do in Michigan. No matter the weather you will find us us out enjoying all the benefits of our unique freshwater paradise.

Friday, December 14, 2007

U.S. Steel proposing to dump cyanide and mercury into Lake Michigan

Well crew,

After the formation of our new Surfrider Chapter here in Lake Michigan we are up against some major corporations that plan on discharging some of the most toxic chemicals know to man in our fresh water oasis. It is hard to imagine this being true in todays day and age, however, here it is. We have the opportunity to voice our opinion on this until December 28th. Our Surfrider Crew made a great showing the U.S. Steel hearing down in Indiana. Kudos to Ryan at Third Coast and all the surfers that were in attendance. Please take some time to type your concerns in the comment box on this link. We have already succeeded in putting an exemption for surfers in the pier jumping bill. Together we do make difference. Please visit the link below. It only takes a minute to do.

Here is the link:

http://www.epa.gov/region5/publiccomment/ussteel-pubcomment.htm

The comment period runs from November 9 - December 28, 2007. There are several ways for you to share your comments with EPA:
  • Use the online form below (This will e-mail your comments to David Soong and Peter Swenson in EPA's Water Division.)
  • Submit written comments on paper. They must be postmarked by Friday, December 28, 2007. Send them to:
David Soong
NPDES Programs Branch (WN-16J)
US EPA Region 5
77 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60604-3590
  • Fax your comments to 312-886-0168
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