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More and more bioenergy plants are fueling sustainable energy efforts in Great Lakes states, according to a National Renewable Energy Laboratory BioFuels interactive map.
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Lake Superior is a place that shows and requires a sense of balance.
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Ontario's Point Pelee National Park is trying to restore the west beaches by planting native grasses that will attract birds and butterflies while keeping the sands from washing and blowing away.
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In order to manage this year's historically-high water levels in Lake Ontario, Canadian and United States officials agreed Wednesday to release hundreds of thousands of additional cubic metres of water through the dam at Cornwall, Ont.
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The myriad issues facing the world's biggest lakes -- from Baikal in Russia, to Victoria in Africa, to the Great Lakes here at home -- will be the topic this week at the 54th International Conference on Great Lakes Research in Duluth, Minn.
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The transformation of a vacant manufacturing site is the jewel in the crown of a plan to expand and enhance the William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor, and turn the Detroit riverfront park into a launching pad of sorts for Michigan's nearly 100 state parks.
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After the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative received $475 million in federal funding in 2010, that figure was reduced to $300 million in 2011, a victim of the federal budget process. We urge Congress to restore the funding to $475 million, now that the 2012 budget process is well under way.
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GLIN's Site of the Month for June is the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) website, featuring information about GLRI grants, projects, the GLRI Task Force, and more important information about the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
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Low water levels in the Upper Great Lakes are keeping ships riding higher than usual, and less cargo means more trips and more expenses.
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The ferry system that serves Ontario's Pelee Island needs an $18-million upgrade to the Jiimaan ferry and an estimated $45-million replacement for the 52-year-old Pelee Islander, a Ministry of Transportation study recommends.
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The Muskegon, Mich., tourism industry is poised for an exceptional summer season along Lake Michigan. The community should buckle up for a fast start in June and expect a trophy finish by Labor Day, tourism officials say.
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This week, 75 miles of Lake Michigan's coastline from the north side of Chicago to New Buffalo, Mich., will gain national recognition as a trail for sea kayakers.
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As beaches officially open for the season, health officials are using cutting-edge computer systems, frequent water testing and even specially trained dogs to monitor water quality and keep Lake Michigan safe for swimming.
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The Superior Watershed Partnership and Land Trust is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Their mission is to protect and improve the natural resources of the region on a watershed basis via a variety of conservation and public education projects.
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Memorial Day marks the official start of boating season, and believe it or not, Chicago's beaches open Friday. The Coast Guard and Office of Emergency Management have teamed up to make sure everyone stays safe on the water.
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A "do not eat" advisory has been issued by the Michigan Department of Community Health this afternoon for fish caught from the 10 Mile/Lange/ Revere canals in St. Clair Shores.
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The world's only recreation of a three-masted Great Lakes schooner arrives to downtown Milwaukee this weekend.
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An urban beach - complete with sand, umbrellas and a boardwalk - will be built in Montreal's Old Port near the old clock tower.
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Let's pause and reflect for a few years on the facts versus the press releases before we make Daley an urban environmental icon. Because clean air and water count for a lot.
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Scientists in Erie, Pennsylvania, have found that minute concentrations of fluoxetine, the active ingredient in Prozac, are killing off microbial populations in the Great Lakes.
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How much water do you consume based on where you live? How much water do you consume based on your food, beverage and product choices? An online tool created by Harvard students reveals your "water footprint" and creates a visual representation of urban water trends.
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The threat of Asian carp is enormous, but it pales in comparison to the damage already done by zebra and quagga mussels to the Great Lakes $7 billion fishing industry. Instead of wringing our hands, Muskegon area residents need to become proactive.
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Lorain County commissioners on Wednesday approved a deal with three other counties to divide the revenue generated by leases that will be paid out by companies to build wind turbines in the waters of Lake Erie.
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The Republican majority again rejected an attempt to restore language that had been struck from the original bill that would also have exempted the U.S. side of Lake Erie from drilling.
Wisconsin: Free Fishing Weekend offers opportunity
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This weekend, June 4-5, anyone can fish in any of Wisconsin's lakes, rivers and streams without having to purchase a valid state fishing license.
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