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Regentik 1 Rachel Regentik Professor Gonsior WRT 1010, Sec 30 12 September 2013 Conserving Diversity On February 21, 2013,

Brad Garmon wrote an article in the Detroit Free Press titled Conservation Redefined. This article was written to inform his readers of a law that is going through the Senate about changing conservation laws. The law mentioned in this article, SB78 is about prohibiting the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) from removing diversity in animals and plants in state forests. SB78s stunning assumption is that the perpetual survival of native species and natural communities is not of critical importance to Michigan and its residents. Through the authors personal opinion on the law not being passed, facts about the law and programs that the law contradicts, and specific examples of why the law should not be put into place, he creates a strong article that will help persuade people into agreeing with him. Garmon starts the article by stating what is happening in the Senate with this law, and his opinion on the subject by stating things like It is simply awful public policy He only states his opinion throughout the article, not what anyone else should be thinking about the subject matter. In the article he states that Even if that were its only target, it would still be a bad policy. The target he mentioned meant the Living Legacies Program the law contradicts. This program was put in place by the DNR to preserve living things in Michigan. His mention of it being a bad policy shows his own opinion on the matter which lets the reader know which side he is chosen and could mean that the reader will have more in common with the author and be more enticed to read his article. The fact that the article was written one sided also shows his

Regentik 2 personal opinion on the subject and demonstrates his passion for the subject. This also makes his argument for why the law should not be put in place more believable. His readers could be influenced by this too, which is something he clearly wants to get from this article. Near the end of the article Garmon states five specific reasons of what the law will change in Michigan. Doing this informs the reader of what harm, according to the author, comes of this law being put in place. These points consists of things like changing what conservation means regarding diversity in our ecosystems, stops Natural Resources Commission or the DNR from being able to put in place rules that regulate land being used for biological diversity, get rid of DNRs responsibilities of conservation of diversity in forest management, and to delete a legislative finding that most losses of biological diversity are the result of human activity. He also mentions that one of the reasons it is being put into place is to stop the Living Legacies Program. He gives reasons like its a management tool and that its designed to help the state and private landowners recognize and understand where intact and functional natural communities exist The author lists these good reasons for why the law should not be put into place. Throughout the article Garmon states reasons for why the law should not be passed in the Senate to emphasis his opinion of it. Some of these reasons consist of the effects it will have on the Living Legacies Program, Michigan growing stronger economically by not changing the conservation of diversity, endangering other natural resource programs and harming areas that people appreciate the things in our ecosystems. He also gives specific places the law would be harmful for, such as Hartwick Park, Haven Hill and other places people can enjoy seeing wildlife and history. By giving specific examples it makes the article more relatable and people will be

Regentik 3 more willing to agree with him that these places should be preserved. This also shows he has done his research on the subject and knows what he is talking about. This article was very informative and helpful for understanding what this law was all about and why it should not be put in place. By use of personal opinion, facts and specific examples, Garmon tries to persuade his readers to agree with him and to inform people of the situation. His article was very one sided to show readers he cares about the subject and he feels deeply about it, which helps his readers to agree with him.

Regentik 4 Works Cited DNR - Living Legacies. DNR - Living Legacies. N.p., 2013. Web. 11 Sept. 2013. Garmon, Brad. Conservation Redifined. Detroit Free Press [Detroit] 21 Feb. 2013: 12A+. Print. Michigan Legislative Website. Michigan Legislature. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Sept. 2013.

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