Emerald Ash Borer Program

WROK EAB Press Release

211 Williams
Street, Royal Oak, Michigan 48067

(248) 246-3040 / FAX (248) 246-3001 /
www.ci.royal-oak.mi.us

June 8, 2005

News Release: For immediate and continuing release

Contact: Greg Walter (248) 246 3042 or Richard Wilson (248) 246-3040

WROK TV, the City of Royal Oak Michigan Government Access Channel, has
announced the broadcast debut and distribution of the their latest program,
"The Emerald Ash Borer In Michigan From All Sides". This 55 minute
program explores the past, present, and future of the Ash tree and what is being
done to stop the onslaught of it's deadliest enemy, the Emerald Ash Borer,
(EAB). Scientists from Michigan State University, the Department of Agriculture,
the Michigan DNR, and the U.S. Forest Service join area Arborists to explain the
urgency of this crisis and discuss options for dealing with EAB.

Produced by WROK's award winning Greg Walter, this educational program is a
must see for everyone, as few really know what EAB is, and the devastation it
has already caused. It could get out of control if not stopped. Professionals
throughout Michigan working on the Emerald Ash Borer problem say; "This program
is researched completely and well done."

"Out of the three documentaries made about Emerald Ash Borer, this is the
best EAB program that I've seen". "I learned a lot for this video, and I've been
working on the problem for 2 years now".

"The Emerald Ash Borer In Michigan, From All Sides" debuted on WROK TV on
Monday, May 9, 2005 at 4:30pm and will run throughout the summer. WROK can be
viewed on WOW cable channel 10 within the boundaries of the City of Royal Oak,
and Comcast Cablevision of Oakland County channel 55 from Ferndale to 18 Mile
Rd. in Troy. The WROK program guide can be obtained from the city's web
site, www.ci.royal-oak.mi.us

Copies of the program are available for broadcast on Cable Access stations
throughout the 20 county EAB quarantine area in southeast lower Michigan area.
It will also be available for Cable Access and interested groups beyond the
quarantine area. There are already 44 cable stations across the state airing
"The Emerald Ash Borer From All Sides".