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- — June 17, 2011
Wisconsin governor stalls water regulation reform

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has delayed the implementation of new water rules for two years as part of his two-year budget plan. According to the Green Bay Press Gazette, the[…]

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- — May 17, 2011
Lake Huron salmon fishery decline is a learning moment for others

Seven years ago, the Lake Huron chinook salmon fishery collapsed due to a variety of elements — all largely caused by human activity. The downfall rippled through the lake economy,[…]

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- — April 22, 2011
Net pens boost Lake Michigan hatchery salmon survival rates

The first few weeks of a young fishery-born salmon’s life can be vulnerable ones. If left to fend for themselves, they must struggle to survive against predators and starvation. Fortunately[…]

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- — March 28, 2011
EPA investigates continued sewage discharges into Lake Michigan and local creeks

The Environmental Protection Agency is looking into continued sewage spillage into Lake Michigan and Chicago waterways. Chicago is one of many cities that still use a combined sewer system, which[…]

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