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Carmeuse Lime & Stone, formerly Oglebay Norton, would be able to emit up to 116.59 tons per year of emissions if it builds a limestone crushing facility along the Black River, near Lake Erie. More...
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With legislators sitting on their hands, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is correct to write rules regulating ballast water that carries invasive species into the Great Lakes. More...
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The Rabaska Inc. consortium announced yesterday that it has received a regulatory green light from the federal government for its plans to build an $840-million liquefied natural gas port in Lvis, across the St. Lawrence from Quebec City. More...
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It's nearly the end of February and Lake Erie is only now completely frozen over. More...
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Duluth will be the backdrop for one of the most stunning sea-bound views this summer when three tall ships enter the harbor in celebration of Minnesota's 150th anniversary celebration. More...
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Seeking to build support for the ailing Great Lakes, lawmakers from the region are urging voters in their states to let the presidential candidates know how critical the issue is to them. More...
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Energy 2100: Making the Lakes Great, April 22-23, in Toronto, marks the first time experts from Canada and the United States will gather to confront an emerging public policy challenge. The challenge is to develop energy policy that sustains the Great Lakes ecosystem and the health of people living within the Great Lakes basin. More...
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Northeast Ohio's famous fish can now be safely eaten four times as frequently -- moving from the once-a-month list to the once-a-week list -- according to a report released by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, the Ohio Department of Health and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. More...
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The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will hold a public meeting Tuesday morning to unveil plans for Minnesota to become the second state to regulate ballast water discharges. More...
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New York State Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo wants to make sure New Yorkers' interests are protected in federal litigation involving invasive species in the Great Lakes. More...
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Legislators should not waste time, and they should not allow the glitter of short-term gold to blind them to their long-term responsibility to all the people who will live around the lakes, presumably including their children and grandchildren. More...
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The Port of Toledo has room to grow and is poised to take advantage of likely increases in waterborne transportation as roads and rails become more congested and maritime technology advances, Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority officials said Friday. More...
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The billion-dollar Lake Michigan salmon fishery remained strong last year despite a shrinking supply of fish food that has some scientists and anglers wondering if the good times will last. More...
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At least two Wisconsin legislators say the Department of Natural Resources is going overboard with its statewide rules to keep the fish-killing VHS virus from spreading. More...
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The effort to designate the 11,739 acres of the Beaver Basin as wilderness at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is making its way to Congress. More...
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The two targeted revisions represent a sincere effort to balance the protection of our precious water resources with the fundamental needs of Wisconsin citizens and businesses. More...
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The bottom line of the Great Lakes Compact is protecting the lakes, and this should be done sooner rather than later. Approving strong compact legislation this year would be a big step forward for Wisconsin and for the Great Lakes. More...
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Cities that are miles away from the Great Lakes are anxiously waiting for the Wisconsin state senate to pass the Great Lakes Compact before they adjourn in a few days. More...
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U.S. Rep. Bart Stupak has announced an investigation into the withholding of a study that demonstrates a possible correlation between pollution in the Great Lakes and health issues such as cancer and infant mortality rates. More...
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An accelerated steel corrosion issue that once was considered unique to the Twin Ports appears to be more pervasive than researchers initially realized. More...
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A volunteer program through Wisconsin's Department of Natural Resources asks participants to help monitor water quality. More...
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It's full speed ahead for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in the battle against invasive species in Lake Michigan and Lake Superior -- and it's about time someone took the lead. More...
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At the Michigan Ice Fest, hundreds of new and experienced climbers come together to hack their way up frozen waterfalls surrounding Lake Superior. More...
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With cottage season just around the corner, it's useful to remember that anyone buying waterfront land should always compare the current high water mark with the original high water mark on plans dating back to the 19th or 20th century. More...
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With the end of the regular legislative session less than two weeks away, backers of a bill to ratify the Great Lakes Compact are concerned that opposition in the Wisconsin State Assembly will further delay a process that has already gone on for two years. More...