LANSING -- State Representative Judy Nerat says she doesn't want the U.P. to fall victim to big oil.

The Menominee County Democrat called for a permanent ban on drilling in Michigan's Great Lakes.  Nerat says a similar accident in the Great Lakes would devastate the fishing, boating, and tourism industries.

While drilling in the Great Lakes is against state law, the Michigan Legislature and governor could change that at anytime.

The plan would give Michigan voters the right to make the ban permanent by making it part of the state constitution.

If the Legislature passes the plan, the measure will appear on the November ballot.