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Until we stop new invaders from entering our lakes, there simply is no way to combat the ones we already have. More...
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The Steel Winds Wind Farm, eight windmills that tower above the former Bethlehem Steel site in Lackawanna, is up and running. More...
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Requiring Ohio's utilities to generate part of their power with "green" sources would add only a fraction of a cent to the wholesale cost of electricity, according to a new analysis commissioned by the Cleveland Foundation. More...
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The U.S. government wants to import parasitic wasps from China in the hopes they will control the emerald ash borer, a pest that's been killing millions of trees. More...
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The Mills Trophy Race, one of the oldest and most prestigious sailing contests on the Great Lakes, will observe its 100th birthday on June 8. More...
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Lake Superior’s granite coves and sheer cliffs, backed by deep pine, birch and fern forests, are reminiscent of the coast of Maine, right down to the vast expanse of lead-gray water that disappears into a shoreless horizon. More...
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The perils of a day at the beach aren't always as easy to see as riptides, broken shells and jellyfish — the sand at the shore may harbor E. coli and other potentially dangerous disease-causing bacteria. More...
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This is a one-day conference, July 13, held to bring those people together who are interested in learning more about the state of southern Georgian Bay’s coastal environment. The theme for this year’s conference will be “Beach Stewardship—taking action to improve our coastal environment.†More...
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Learn about the issues surrounding invasive species (both plant and animal, aquatic and terrestrial) in Wisconsin by attending workshops, field trips ad lectures. Also participate in invasive species control work parties. Check for events in your area! More...
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Major sections of Detroit's long-awaited RiverWalk, which is transforming the city's rundown waterfront, are due to open Wednesday. More...
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The already depressed Michigan boating industry fears it could take another hit if recreational boaters face new federal fees and permits that could cost each owner hundreds of dollars. More...
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The heaviest catch in the tall ship Manitou's nets this spring is spirogyra, a slimy, green algae that has fouled Great Lakes waters and beaches. More...
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The western Lake Erie shoreline zone has a critical concentration of habitats suitable for migratory stopover sites, places crucial for birds in need of food and rest on their long journeys. More...
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The 2007 Minnesota state legislature made significant gains on energy issues and protecting the Great Lakes, but fell short on clean water and protecting the state's great outdoors. More...
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The Coast Guard requires a license to operate a charter boat on the Chain O' Lakes, but many owners refuse to obtain one because they say it's costly and not needed. More...
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A beachfront bulldozed by a Traverse City resort has been replanted with native vegetation as part of a settlement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. More...
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The Great Lakes region is so important that its states and the federal government should make a massive effort to renew it, a representative of the Brookings Institution told a group of Northwest Indiana civic and business leaders last week. More...
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The Waukegan City Council recently passed a resolution seeking an outright ban on commercial navigation in the city's harbor, which it wants devoted to recreational boating exclusively. More...
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A bill to protect Great Lakes water from being sold or shipped across the continent has passed its final hurdle in the Ontario legislature, where all three parties voted unanimously to pass it into law. More...
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Even though there's no proof that a deadly virus has infiltrated Wisconsin hatcheries, it's possible that state and federal officials might recommend killing some of the fish there. More...
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Detroit's tired, abused, littered, abandoned and downright scary waterfront has been transformed into a clean, refreshing and attractive new playground. The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is to open major sections of the long-awaited RiverWalk Wednesday. More...
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Lake Superior nitrate levels have increased fivefold over the past 100 years, according to a new study, but the reason why is unclear. More...
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The $35,000 fine issued to a Traverse City hotel for bulldozing emerging wetlands was a mere slap on the wrist. More...
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A motion to ensure that bulk transfers of water are not defined as a good or service under NAFTA sparked debate between Canadian lawmakers arguing resource protection versus trade relations. More...
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A groundwater cleanup plan that would result in treated wastewater being pumped into the headwaters of the Au Sable River has been halted due to environmental concerns. More...