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Great Lakes Daily News: 23 March 2005
A collaborative project of the Great Lakes Information Network and the Great
Lakes Radio Consortium.

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Satisfaction with Fox River PCB cleanup on the rise
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More Brown County residents are satisfied with cleanup plans for PCBs in the Fox River than ever before, according to a recent survey. Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette (3/23)


Reclaiming mining lands
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Forty to 80 years from now, many of the roughly 3 million tree seedlings planted across the Iron Range since 1985 will mature into forests that will cover abandoned mine lands, beautify highway medians and city entrances and serve as a timber resource. Source: Duluth News Tribune (3/23)


Canada, automakers reach deal on cutting emissions
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The Canadian government has averted a battle with automakers by reaching a deal that will see greenhouse gas emissions cut from vehicles. Source: Detroit Free Press (3/23)


Big cats - really big - are slinking east to Ohio
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Although recent reports of a black panther roaming the wilds of Ohio have not yet been confirmed, that doesn't mean they're not here . . . or on the way, researchers say. Source: The Plain Dealer (3/23)


Wisconsin should wait to raise perch limits, DNR says
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Wisconsin should wait to increase the commercial fishing limit on yellow perch in Green Bay until the middle of next year to give the fish more time to boost its population, according to a state report. Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (3/23)


Who would pay Minnesota if aquarium closes?
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A key question regarding the Great Lakes Aquarium's future remains a point of confusion: If the aquarium closed permanently, would Duluth be responsible for paying $16 million to Minnesota for bonds it issued for the building? Source: Duluth News Tribune (3/23)


Gary must promote tourism to region to compete
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The tourism industry of Indiana's Porter County needs to act soon on drawing visitors to its natural amenities and other attractions if it is going to keep up with competition from surrounding states. Source: Merrillville Post-Tribune (3/23)


EDITORIAL: Barbarians in the lakes
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Michigan's proposed legislation to require state permits for releasing ballast water, while not ideal, constitutes badly needed action in the face of high-level lethargy on the issue of invasive species. Source: The Grand Rapids Press (3/23)


Gas-powered plant in Toronto clears environmental hurdle
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Ontario's Environment Ministry approved a proposal Monday for a new electricity generating station on Toronto's waterfront. Source: CBC News Toronto (3/22)


Late winter expected to delay runs in Northwest Ohio rivers
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Anglers across northwest Ohio will migrate to the Sandusky and Maumee rivers in upcoming weeks in anticipation of the walleye run, but they may have to wait a little longer than usual for the spawning season to kick into high gear this year. Source: Port Clinton News Herald (3/22)


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