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An Ohio House committee on Tuesday passed a new Lake Erie water usage bill that this time has the support of Gov. John Kasich. But environmentalists are far from satisfied. More...
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A recently released report ranks Lake Erie 48th among waterways in the nation in discharges of cancer-causing chemicals with 4,907 pounds discharged in 2010. More...
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House Democrats plan to discuss a bill Wednesday that would further regulate what is known as "fracking," a method of extracting natural gas from underground. More...
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Thousands of fish die in Rocky River in Cleveland Metroparks
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Tens of thousands of fish of all sizes and species have died in the East Branch of the Rocky River in the Cleveland Metroparks since Sunday afternoon, bringing crews from several Ohio agencies to investigate for toxic pollutants, test river waters and document the range of the fish kill. More... -
In the largest land conservation deal in Door County, Wis., since state expansion of Newport State Park in 1967, the Door County Land Trust purchased 483 acres within a pristine natural area near Lake Michigan for $1.2 million from several private landowners. More...
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has added three options to list of possible measures for preventing Asian carp and other invasive species from migrating between the Great Lakes and Mississippi River watersheds. More...
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Two years ago, a spill from an oil pipeline in Michigan fouled waterways and transformed the quiet town of Marshall into a restricted area with a military presence. Cities such as Toledo, Ohio, which has a large network of underground pipes near Lake Erie, should heed the lessons of the spill. More...
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Based on a Lake Michigan stakeholders meeting in Benton Harbor, Mich., a lot of anglers, including some charter boat captains, would support an end - or major reduction - to stocking Chinook salmon in Lake Michigan, in an effort to prevent the kind of collapse that happened in Lake Huron. More...
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A team of four students from Marshfield High School in Marshfield, Wis., captured the title in the 2012 National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB). The competition features questions that build marine and coastal literacy, and includes the fields of chemistry, biology, social sciences, mathematics, physics, geography and ocean-related technology. More...
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Congressman Fred Upton hailed this week's House passage of legislation that would ensure future funding for vital harbor maintenance, keeping harbors throughout southwest Michigan and the Great Lakes open for business. More...
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The Muskegon community through the Great Lakes Commission received a $10 million National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grant to restore various portions of the lakefront to a more natural setting. More...
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Maritime organizations gathered Saturday for the annual "Blessing of the Fleet" service at the Great Lakes Maritime Center in Port Huron. They prayed for the safety of the shipping industry and sailors as the St. Clair River flowed swiftly past the center's windows. More...
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After months of research, a team of Lake Michigan divers determined their October shipwreck discovery has a name: St. Peter. More...
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At the workshop, city planners and an outside consultant will unveil conceptual plans and schematics for three sites along the St. Lawrence and Oswegatchie rivers. More...
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Ottawa is sending a man to Windsor to get to the bottom the "Windsor hum" -- described as a low frequency rumbling sound -- has been sparking complaints from residents on the city's west side for more than a year. A federal study suggests the hum may be coming from the U.S. side of the Detroit River, in the general area of Zug Island, an industrial site. More...
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A meeting Thursday with researchers and public health officials was one of the steps in an effort to get Presque Isle Bay off the federal Area of Concern list. More...
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Two Michigan lawmakers (Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Lansing, and Rep. Dave Camp, R-Midland) introduced legislation Thursday to expand efforts to prevent Asian carp and other invasive species from entering the Great Lakes. More...
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"Shipwrecked!" is a play about a family caught in a storm while transporting Christmas trees in 1893, and aims to engage kids in Michigan history from a Great Lakes perspective. More...
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Great Lakes states are still deciding whether they want the EPA's new ballast water rules, which aim to minimize the transport of aquatic invasive species into the region, to have more teeth. More...
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Do Michigan anglers want simple, one-size-fits-all fishing regulations or are they willing to accept diverse rules that are tailored to individual bodies of water? More...
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Each year on Earth Day, events are held worldwide to increase awareness and appreciation of the Earth's natural environment. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality offers an interactive map to help locate events throughout the state, such as the MI Earth Day Fest. More...
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced that it is requesting applications from states, municipalities, tribes, universities, and nonprofit organizations for new projects to restore and protect the Great Lakes. EPA will distribute approximately $20 million through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative grant program during Fiscal Year 2012. More...
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Indiana DNR to dedicate sea lamprey barrier in Michigan City
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The barrier allows game fish to jump over it to reach their spawning areas, but stops the sea lampreys because they can't jump. The barrier also will include a passage that allows desirable fish through. More... -
Jim Olson, who practices law in northern Michigan, believes that threats to the Great Lakes and other waterways necessitate new state laws to protect them from commercial exploitation and pollution. More...
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"I also spoke with my American counterparts about aquatic invasive species, particularly Asian carp...Both Canada and the U.S. recognize the potential impact this species could have on important commercial and recreational fisheries. I want to recognize the United States' leadership and work on this matter and thank them for their partnership." More...