Preface: Michigan Environmental Science Board -- The Michigan Environmental Science Board was created by Governor John Engler by executive order 1992-19 on August 6, 1992. The board is charged with advising the Governor, the Natural Resources Commission, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and other state agencies, as directed by the Governor, on matters affecting the protection and management of Michigan's environment and natural resources. The Board consists of 9 members, appointed by the Governor, who have expertise in one or more of the following areas: engineering, ecological sciences, economics, chemistry, physics, biological sciences, human medicine, statistics, risk assessment, geology and other disciplines as necessary. Upon the request of the Governor to review a particular issue, a panel, consisting of board members with relevant expertise, is convened to evaluate and provide recommendations on the issue.