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Dock operator talks future of coal shipments from Twin Ports
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Due to an expiring deal with Midwest Energy Resources Co., 2015 won't feature the same 1.69 million tons of coal being exported out of Duluth, Minn., that 2014 did. But it doesn't mean the end of the practice altogether. More... -
Request by Wisconsin town to divert water from the lakes would compromise the multi-state pact to protect the resource More...
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State leaders, including Attorney General Bill Schuette, are on already record stating that they can foresee a time when Enbridge would be forced to shut down Line 5. That time should be now. Line 5 is a disaster waiting to happen. For once, we'd like to see this company forced to take steps to avoid further harm to our state's natural resources. More...
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As Congress returns, supporters of a new navigational lock in northern Michigan resume push for a study that could help start construction More...
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Dock operator talks future of coal shipments from Twin Ports
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In her visit to the Port of Duluth-Superior last week, Betty Sutton singled out the port's coal exports as one of its shining international success stories. More... -
Heavy spring rains and fertilizers are the combination responsible for algae blooms along Lake St. Clair's southern shoreline that are visible in satellite photos. More...
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Oswego, Jefferson, Cayuga and Wayne counties, the city of Oswego and federal representatives will unveil a proposal to implement a National Marine Sanctuary in the southeastern waters of Lake Ontario. More...
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A bill authored by Wisconsin U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin would give a boost to waterfront redevelopments like the Machinery Row project in Downtown Racine, local officials say. More...
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The parties should quietly huddle, work out a compromise and emerge with a united front to present to the world. That includes the hordes of water-needy states facing shortages. More...
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The announcement comes one day after the luxury yachtmaker announced it is closing its Sturgeon Bay manufacturing facilities before the end of the year. More...
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The board includes members of the U.S. Coast Guard, National Wildlife Foundation, Marathon Pipeline Co. and Enbridge Inc., which operates a 62-year-old twin line under the Mackinac straits that environmental advocates say threatens the lakes with an oil spill. More...
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Lake Superior remained at about the same level in August, a month the lake usually rises about one-half inch, according to the International Lake Superior Board of Control. More...
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As the National Park Service mulls what, if anything, should be done to save the meager wolf population on Isle Royale, a leading environmental science researcher says the best way to tame the exploding moose population and protect island vegetation is to begin importing wolves. More...
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Wading through streams in search of crayfish seems like a normal summer activity for kids across Michigan. Recently, crayfish-collecting youth participated in the 2015 4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp, and contributed as citizen scientists toward a statewide crayfish survey. More...
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Do you know how to be "current smart" when swimming in the Great Lakes? Learn simple tips from the Great Lakes Sea Grant Network to keep you safe on the beach and avoid harm from dangerous currents and high waves. Enjoy a wonderful weekend on the lakes - and remember, safety first! More...
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Green infrastructure -- natural and nature-based engineered systems that mimic natural processes -- can be used to make communities better prepared and more resilient to extreme weather and coastal hazards that are becoming more frequent with climate change. More...
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The city of Pointe-Claire, Quèbec, wants to do its part to stop plastic microbeads from making their way into the St. Lawrence River. More...
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This coming winter's ice cover on the Great Lakes may be a lot different from the past two years because of a strong El Nio that is expected to last into winter. More...
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President Barack Obama's call for Congress to speed up funding for increasing the nation's fleet of polar icebreakers could be bad news for efforts to get a new heavy-duty icebreaker for the Great Lakes. More...
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One of the most striking features of the waterfront in Marquette, Mich., is the Upper Harbor ore dock that was built in 1912, and still in use today. More...
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The city of Pointe-Claire, Que., wants to do its part to stop plastic microbeads making their way in the St. Lawrence River. More...
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Not all invasive species are easy to spot. Some, like viruses, can only be seen under a microscope. More...
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The two, retired PE and health teacher Toni Garrett, 68, Port Clinton, and her friend, Carol Clemons, Port Clinton, are inviting everyone who cares about the lakes to take part in healing ceremonies Sept. 20 More...
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Mayor Dayne Walling has accepted petitions asking the city to end its use of the Flint River for drinking water, but the mayor said he remains opposed to turning back to the city of Detroit for future water purchases. More...
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The city of Toledo has reported that the level of algal toxins near its western Lake Erie water-intake crib today has dropped since Sunday. More...