Lesson 3: Responsible Stewardship: The Saving of the Great Lakes
Handout 3

Sample Letters

Directions for letter writing: Each group must have letters written specifically to their Congressperson, Senator and Nonprofit.
Your School
Your School's address
City, State, Zip Code

 


Date you wrote this letter

The name of the person or nonprofit to whom you are writing
Their address and include the office number if available
City, State and Zip Code


Dear Senator (Use proper title) ____________________________________

Type your letter here.
Our class has been studying how to help our Great Lakes. We are very concerned about allowing slant drilling on the Great Lakes. We learned about how drilling accidents can cause a great deal of harm to the water, fish and animals. We know that you voted to stop this exploration and drilling.

Thank you for your efforts to help the Great Lakes. We hope you continue your efforts on the behalf of all of us.

Sincerely,
All of the group members should sign their names

 

Use the word processor to print the names


Sample letter to a nonprofit foundation, agency or organization

Your School
Your School's address
City, State, Zip Code


Date you wrote the letter


Contact person's name: Mr. Mrs. or Ms.
Title if known
Name of the organization, foundation or agency
Address


Type your letter here

Dear Professor Jones,

Our class studied the Great Lakes Water Basin and we learned about the problems it has. Your efforts to find out who was responsible for the oil spill into the Rouge and Detroit Rivers in April, 2002 are greatly appreciated. If it were not for your (name of the foundation, organization, group) great harm to people, fish and animals would have been done. We applaud your work and hope you continue your great work.

Sincerely,

All of the group members should sign their names


Use the word processor to print the names