Army Corps moves up deadline for Asian Carp plans
The Obama administration has shortened the timeline for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to develop a plan preventing Asian carp from entering the Great Lakes. The Army Corps will[…]
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Great Lakes states need stricter oil rules, report states
A report by the National Wildlife Federation and the University of Michigan Law School says that Great Lakes states need to create legislation to protect the lakes against oil spills.
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No new Great Lakes invasives since 2006
There have been no new confirmed invasive species to enter the Great Lakes since 2006, thanks to a program requiring ships to change their ballast at sea.
Low funds means shallow Great Lakes harbors
A lack of funds for dredging and maintenance in some Great Lakes harbors is not only hurting the lakes, but the tourism industry as well. The Army Corps of Engineers[…]
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