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Now that the state has approved a permit for Nestle to remove more water from its Osceola County well, opposition¹ is growing.

Among the critics: Macomb County Public Works Commissioner² and former Republican congresswoman Candice Miller³.

Miller joined Stateside to discuss her opposition to DEQ's decision, her hope for a strong citizen response, and the duty of the state and its elected officials to protect the Great Lakes.

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Through a spokesman, Nestle representatives declined our interview request, saying they are still reviewing the permit.

In response to Miller's call for action by Governor Snyder, his spokesman Ari Adler said the following:

"The permitting authority is granted solely⁴ to the DEQ per state law, as is the process they followed to make their determination. So the Governor cannot reverse the decision."

1 opposition   

n.反对，敌对

参考例句：

• The party leader is facing opposition in his own backyard.该党领袖在自己的党內遇到了反对。
• The police tried to break down the prisoner's opposition.警察设法制住了那个囚犯的反抗。

2 commissioner   

n.（政府厅、局、处等部门）专员，长官，委员

参考例句：

• The commissioner has issued a warrant for her arrest.专员发出了对她的逮捕令。
• He was tapped for police commissioner.他被任命为警务处长。

3 miller   

n.磨坊主

参考例句：

• Every miller draws water to his own mill.磨坊主都往自己磨里注水。
• The skilful miller killed millions of lions with his ski.技术娴熟的磨坊主用雪橇杀死了上百万头狮子。

4 solely   

adv.仅仅，唯一地

参考例句：

• Success should not be measured solely by educational achievement.成功与否不应只用学业成绩来衡量。
• The town depends almost solely on the tourist trade.这座城市几乎完全靠旅游业维持。