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Continued ice loss on the Great Lakes may cause widespread change in ecosystems

May 18, 2012 8:05:50 AM
Although scientists are aware that the massive ice loss over the past 40 years will affect the ecology of the Great Lakes, they are not completely sure how.

Co-operation needed to improve ecosystem

May 18, 2012 8:05:50 AM
International Association of Great Lakes Research conference keynote speaker Gail Krantzberg said the key to progress being found outside science lies in policy.

Neighbors feel pressured by Enbridge's new pipeline plans

May 18, 2012 8:05:50 AM
Enbridge Energy, which operates the pipeline that ruptured in southwest Michigan almost two years ago, plans to replace the entire pipeline, and several landowners are having trouble with the attitudes of land agents who represent the company.

Brule Hatchery could close, others may open

May 18, 2012 8:05:50 AM
A study released this week on Wisconsin's 17 fish hatcheries says it will take $155 million to moderenize them.
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From the forum

Cleveland to Host Great Lakes Week in 2012

2012-05-14
Great Lakes Week 2012: “Taking Action, Delivering Results” to be held Sept. 10-14. Focus will include efforts to rid the Great Lakes of toxic hotspots, reduce polluted runoff and prevent Asian carp and other invasives from entering the lakes.

Press Release: Statement from the Great Lakes Commission on the Accelerated Release of Options for Keeping Asian Carp out of the Great Lakes

2012-05-14
US Army Corps to accelerate presentation of public options for permanently preventing Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes from the Mississippi River watershed.

Press Release: Army Corps releases final Aquatic Nuisance Species Control Paper based on public input

2012-05-07
The paper was released on April 18, after being originally release on Dec, 21, 2011 and a 60 day public comment period.