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October 2010 “We are a fluid association changing with
science, regulations, and
The MMCA was and still is confronted with
issues new to the mosquito control landscape. Legislative
changes at the Federal level, the probable requirement of NPDES
permits in mosquito control operations; the closing of MDA regional
offices and the effects on certification and re-certification; the
stark economic reality in The Board contacted legislators and is
currently working with the American Mosquito Control Association on
the NPDES issue. We will keep our membership up to date as to
changes and what their effects will mean to our profession. Category 7F training was held on December
2nd in response to the need for recertification, in lieu
of MDA regional office closure (four 7F credits given).
What a success! We will have one or more this year, stay tuned.
The MMCA also remains a committed partner in the discussion of
future changes in MDA certification and testing. The value of mosquito control was
promoted through MMCA presence at numerous events, comprised of
professional and public meetings, including MDA and EPA events.
The MMCA joined the Michigan Association of Counties (MAC) realizing
the opportunity to educate and campaign for community mosquito
control. We must remain active promoters. Another top-notch conference will be
realized February 3rd & 4th in beautiful
downtown Traverse City, please get those registrations in, if you’ve
misplaced yours they are available on our website
www.mimosq.org. |

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needs of our membership.” I stated that in my Message in the
April Skeeter Scanner, and our MMCA Board proved that.
This past year’s Board was proactive and solution based, facing
legislative, operational, and economic issues important to our
membership. I would like to extend my utmost respect and
thanks to the 2009 MMCA Board and those members that volunteered in
the name of the MMCA. I write this “message” with a great
sense of accomplishment and certainty that success will continue
next year under incoming President Mary McCarry.