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Great Lakes Daily News: 18 February 2008
A collaborative project of the Great Lakes Information Network and The Environment Report.
For links to these stories and more, visit http://www.great-lakes.net/news/
Fouled lakes spark fertilizer debate
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Phosphorus, a naturally occurring nutrient found in fertilizers, detergents, manure and faulty septic systems makes its way into Lake St. Clair through runoff and seepage, causing a buildup of excess vegetation and slime. Source: The Detroit News (2/18)
Effort begins to save Interstate Falls access
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Citizens of Ironwood, WI, are working with Northwoods Land Trust in an effort to preserve public access to Interstate Falls on the Montreal River. Source: The Ironwood Daily Globe (2/18)
Killing the common carp
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The common carp was introduced a century ago and has been causing havoc in rivers, ponds and lakes ever since. Source: The Environment Report (2/18)
Pesticide ban?
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The EPA wants to phase out Carbofuran, an insecticide used on corn, alfalfa, potatoes and several other crops, because of potential hazards to people and wildlife. Source: The Environment Report (2/18)
New debate may dissolve water pact
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Ohio Senate President Bill Harris and Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Michael Huebsch called for changes that will complicate efforts to pass the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact - or as environmental groups fear, unravel the process. Source: The Toledo Blade (2/17)
Discover the magic of Gunflint Trail, Minnesota
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Whether you're craving cross-country skiing, looking for a trekking adventure, or just hoping to relax and spend some time with your family, there's something in the gorgeous Gunflint area for you. Source: ABC News (2/17)
Sturgeon may finally get some respect; Federal government looking at protecting species
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Canada's federal government, through the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, is considering whether or not the lake sturgeon should be protected under the Species At Risk Act. Source: Owen Sound Sun Times (2/16)
COMMENTARY: Water report missing key issues
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Michigan's draft report on state-impaired waters fails to document a dramatic increase in algae blooms in Saginaw Bay and along western Lake Erie, despite the odor problems and health risks to beachgoers. Source: Traverse City Record-Eagle (2/16)
$750,000 grant to fight deadly fish disease
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A multi-state grant is pulling together researchers across the nation to tackle the deadly fish disease viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS). Source: Capital News Service (2/15)
Phosphorus fertilizer ban carries penalties
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Starting next January, most residential uses of phosphorus-laced fertilizers will be illegal in Allegan County. Source: The Grand Rapids Press (2/14)
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Great Lakes Daily News: 18 February 2008
A collaborative project of the Great Lakes Information Network and The Environment Report.
For links to these stories and more, visit http://www.great-lakes.net/news/
Fouled lakes spark fertilizer debate
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Phosphorus, a naturally occurring nutrient found in fertilizers, detergents, manure and faulty septic systems makes its way into Lake St. Clair through runoff and seepage, causing a buildup of excess vegetation and slime. Source: The Detroit News (2/18)
Effort begins to save Interstate Falls access
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Citizens of Ironwood, WI, are working with Northwoods Land Trust in an effort to preserve public access to Interstate Falls on the Montreal River. Source: The Ironwood Daily Globe (2/18)
Killing the common carp
----------------------------------------
The common carp was introduced a century ago and has been causing havoc in rivers, ponds and lakes ever since. Source: The Environment Report (2/18)
Pesticide ban?
----------------------------------------
The EPA wants to phase out Carbofuran, an insecticide used on corn, alfalfa, potatoes and several other crops, because of potential hazards to people and wildlife. Source: The Environment Report (2/18)
New debate may dissolve water pact
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Ohio Senate President Bill Harris and Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Michael Huebsch called for changes that will complicate efforts to pass the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact - or as environmental groups fear, unravel the process. Source: The Toledo Blade (2/17)
Discover the magic of Gunflint Trail, Minnesota
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Whether you're craving cross-country skiing, looking for a trekking adventure, or just hoping to relax and spend some time with your family, there's something in the gorgeous Gunflint area for you. Source: ABC News (2/17)
Sturgeon may finally get some respect; Federal government looking at protecting species
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Canada's federal government, through the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, is considering whether or not the lake sturgeon should be protected under the Species At Risk Act. Source: Owen Sound Sun Times (2/16)
COMMENTARY: Water report missing key issues
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Michigan's draft report on state-impaired waters fails to document a dramatic increase in algae blooms in Saginaw Bay and along western Lake Erie, despite the odor problems and health risks to beachgoers. Source: Traverse City Record-Eagle (2/16)
$750,000 grant to fight deadly fish disease
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A multi-state grant is pulling together researchers across the nation to tackle the deadly fish disease viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS). Source: Capital News Service (2/15)
Phosphorus fertilizer ban carries penalties
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Starting next January, most residential uses of phosphorus-laced fertilizers will be illegal in Allegan County. Source: The Grand Rapids Press (2/14)
Did you miss a day of Daily News? Remember to use our searchable story
archive at http://www.great-lakes.net/news/inthenews.html
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