Dan Wyant, the new director of Michigan's Department of Environmental Quality, believes that economic growth and environmental protection are not mutually exclusive.&nbsp; And he says the Snyder administration will be pragmatic and innovative in when it comes to preserving and protecting Michigan's environment.&nbsp; What are some of his ideas for reaching these goals?&nbsp; Read more about him and his ideas for safeguarding Michigan's natural resources at:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2010/12/next_deq_director_promises_pra.html">www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2010/12/next_deq_director_promises_pra.html</a><br />