{"id":2868,"date":"2026-06-16T15:06:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T19:06:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/shink\/?p=2868"},"modified":"2026-06-16T15:08:48","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T19:08:48","slug":"walk-and-talk-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/shink\/2026\/06\/16\/walk-and-talk-event\/","title":{"rendered":"Sen. Shink\u00a0Hosts\u00a0Third\u00a0Walk and Talk Event, Champions Protecting Michigan\u2019s Great Outdoors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">\n<p>BROOKLYN, MI\u00a0(June\u00a016,\u00a02026) \u2014\u00a0Yesterday\u00a0morning,\u00a0Sen.<span>\u00a0<\/span><b>Sue Shink<\/b> (D-Northfield Twp.) joined community members at her third Walk and Talk event, held this year at the Watkins Lake State Park. This event welcomed residents to walk one of the trails with the Senator and<span>\u00a0<\/span><b>Ben Spiegel,<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Watkins Lake Unit Supervisor at the Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR), to discuss how state leaders are protecting and preserving\u00a0 Michigan\u2019s natural beauty.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m\u00a0always\u00a0excited\u00a0to\u00a0join constituents\u00a0outside\u00a0and\u00a0enjoy\u00a0the\u00a0beautiful\u00a0parks\u00a0our district has to\u00a0offer,\u201d said Sen.<span>\u00a0<\/span><b>Shink<\/b>, Chair of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources. \u201cLearning about our state\u2019s unique plants, wildlife, and ecosystems can help us all understand how important it is to protect Michigan\u2019s great outdoors.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>During the\u00a0event,\u00a0Sen.<span>\u00a0<\/span><b>Shink<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>provided updates on her work to fund outdoor recreation in District 14, as well as preserving Michigan\u2019s farmland and historical sites. Residents voiced their\u00a0 concerns about environmental issues facing their community, particularly a proposed aggregate mine in Norvell Township that is planning to mine next to the park.<\/p>\n<p><span>As Chair of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources, Sen.\u00a0<b>Shink\u00a0<\/b>has championed a slate of\u00a0bold\u00a0legislation to\u00a0safeguard\u00a0Michigan\u2019s fresh water, air, and natural resources. Read more\u00a0about this work\u00a0<\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsenatedems.com%2Fshink%2F2026%2F05%2F29%2Fenjoying-our-great-outdoors%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMVatter%40senate.michigan.gov%7C9a01da841ee041827c6e08decbd94f79%7C78e3c702d3a14260a3a77ffc88b9b8f7%7C0%7C0%7C639172331387543851%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ER6Ww1oBLwxLoNvWvfEGpGW3x%2BhD2I6FrIgiCOmTMgY%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" originalsrc=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/shink\/2026\/05\/29\/enjoying-our-great-outdoors\/\" id=\"OWA505cab25-8c4d-ea7a-cdd2-b72035ae4b7e\" class=\"x_Hyperlink x_SCXW6704090 x_BCX0 x_OWAAutoLink\" data-linkindex=\"1\" title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/senatedems.com\/shink\/2026\/05\/29\/enjoying-our-great-outdoors\/. Click or tap if you trust this link.\"><u>here<\/u><\/a><\/span><span>.<\/p>\n<p><\/span>For more information about upcoming events, visit<span>\u00a0<\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSenSueShink%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMVatter%40senate.michigan.gov%7C9a01da841ee041827c6e08decbd94f79%7C78e3c702d3a14260a3a77ffc88b9b8f7%7C0%7C0%7C639172331387558426%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ErMpUUVgGKCth70ff96ji5bNQin%2FsrSH1JAZFIWC4QY%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" originalsrc=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SenSueShink\/\" id=\"OWA0e953e62-1443-d2bd-566f-fdfb8d92f2b4\" class=\"x_Hyperlink x_SCXW6704090 x_BCX0 x_OWAAutoLink\" data-linkindex=\"2\" title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SenSueShink\/. Click or tap if you trust this link.\"><u>Sen. Shink\u2019s Facebook page<\/u><\/a><\/span>. If you need\u00a0help\u00a0with state\u00a0services\u00a0or want to share your\u00a0thoughts, questions,\u00a0or concerns\u00a0about\u00a0legislation, you can reach Sen.<span>\u00a0<\/span><b>Shink<\/b>\u2019s\u00a0office by calling (517) 373-2426 or emailing<span>\u00a0<\/span><span><a href=\"mailto:SenSShink@senate.michigan.gov\" id=\"OWAe3484dc9-c438-7f12-ae35-5cfa60d2e69f\" class=\"x_Hyperlink x_SCXW6704090 x_BCX0 x_OWAAutoLink\" data-linkindex=\"3\" title=\"mailto:SenSShink@senate.michigan.gov\"><u>SenSShink@senate.michigan.gov<\/u><\/a><\/span>.<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\"><\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/shink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/06\/senshink1.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; alt=&#8221;Sen. Shink connects with community members at Watkins Lake State Park. Photo Credit: Jose Romero, Michigan Senate Democrats&#8221; title_text=&#8221;senshink1&#8243; enable_caption_text=&#8221;on&#8221; show_in_lightbox=&#8221;on&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><i data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Sen. Shink is proud to serve Michigan\u2019s 14th Senate District,\u00a0which includes parts of Ann Arbor and all of Dexter, Chelsea, and Jackson City,<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span><a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsenatedems.com%2Fshink%2Fdistrict%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMVatter%40senate.michigan.gov%7C9a01da841ee041827c6e08decbd94f79%7C78e3c702d3a14260a3a77ffc88b9b8f7%7C0%7C0%7C639172331387567199%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2BohUNP2EyrEQIQv0xGYOEqK4b5HowhEdUvurvpd5f%2Bk%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" originalsrc=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/shink\/district\/\" id=\"OWA1601a153-b2c8-3b04-1674-87eab80cfc20\" class=\"x_Hyperlink x_SCXW6704090 x_BCX0 x_OWAAutoLink\" data-linkindex=\"4\" title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/senatedems.com\/shink\/district\/. 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