Wednesday, June 24, 2009
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MT. PLEASANT, MICHIGAN - Sportsmen and women from all over the state gathered this past Saturday to honor Harry H. Whiteley posthumously as he was inducted into the Michigan Conservation Hall of Fame at Michigan United Conservation Clubs' (MUCC) 2009 Annual Convention.
The late Mr. Whiteley, born in 1882, began his career as a publisher for several Presque Isle County newspapers and the Dowagiac Daily News, where he is known for modernizing and reforming the newspaper business with a first-in-the-state United Press wire service and honest, responsible reporting in an era where the tabloid, "scandal sheet" type of reporting prevailed. Mr. Whiteley eventually carried his candid reputation from newspapers to politics, where he carried his visionary approach as a State Representative, State Senator, and for twenty-one years on Michigan Conservation Commission, which he eventually chaired.
Mr. Whiteley was a strong advocate for science-based management of Michigan's natural resources and was renowned for his primary involvement in establishing the Porcupine Mountains StateWilderness State Park and Warren Dunes State Park as well as the rehabilitation of millions of acres of tax reverted, cut-over timber land in northern Michigan. "The citizens of Michigan are fortunate to have had such a fine public servant as Harry H. Whiteley working on our behalf during what may have been the most exciting, critical and formative time in Michigan's conservation history," said MUCC Executive Director Dennis Muchmore. "On the year where we celebrate the 90th Anniversary of the State Park system Mr. Whiteley helped to build, MUCC is honored to present his long-deserved recognition in the Conservation Hall of Fame."
Before passing away in 1957, Mr. Whiteley passionately worked throughout his prestigious career to implement what would become Michigan's underlying conservation principles: apolitical, science-based management of Michigan's natural resources.
On hand to accept the recognition on behalf of the Whiteley family was Mr. Arthur Whiteley of Seattle, Washington, who reminisced on the accomplishments his father achieved, and all Michiganians continue to benefit from.
The late Mr. Whiteley, born in 1882, began his career as a publisher for several Presque Isle County newspapers and the Dowagiac Daily News, where he is known for modernizing and reforming the newspaper business with a first-in-the-state United Press wire service and honest, responsible reporting in an era where the tabloid, "scandal sheet" type of reporting prevailed. Mr. Whiteley eventually carried his candid reputation from newspapers to politics, where he carried his visionary approach as a State Representative, State Senator, and for twenty-one years on Michigan Conservation Commission, which he eventually chaired.
Mr. Whiteley was a strong advocate for science-based management of Michigan's natural resources and was renowned for his primary involvement in establishing the Porcupine Mountains StateWilderness State Park and Warren Dunes State Park as well as the rehabilitation of millions of acres of tax reverted, cut-over timber land in northern Michigan. "The citizens of Michigan are fortunate to have had such a fine public servant as Harry H. Whiteley working on our behalf during what may have been the most exciting, critical and formative time in Michigan's conservation history," said MUCC Executive Director Dennis Muchmore. "On the year where we celebrate the 90th Anniversary of the State Park system Mr. Whiteley helped to build, MUCC is honored to present his long-deserved recognition in the Conservation Hall of Fame."
Before passing away in 1957, Mr. Whiteley passionately worked throughout his prestigious career to implement what would become Michigan's underlying conservation principles: apolitical, science-based management of Michigan's natural resources.
On hand to accept the recognition on behalf of the Whiteley family was Mr. Arthur Whiteley of Seattle, Washington, who reminisced on the accomplishments his father achieved, and all Michiganians continue to benefit from.
Contact:
Dave Nyberg (517) 346-6462
Dave Nyberg (517) 346-6462
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