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Great Lakes Daily News: 03 October 2003
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Great Lakes group on track for controlling water sales
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Despite leadership changes, Great Lakes governors and premiers are on track
to meet their self-imposed deadline for finalizing a 2001 agreement that
calls for local controls on the amount of water that can be diverted or
exported in bulk from the lakes. Source: The Toledo Blade (10/3)


Dunes to get $3.4 million renovation
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The aging campgrounds at Indiana Dunes State Park along Lake Michigan's dune
country will get a $3.4 million face-lift -- including fewer but roomier
campsites. Source: Chicago Sun-Times (10/3)


Group holds public-policy forum on river cleanup
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is awaiting a study by the U.S.
Geological Survey before deciding on a partial cleanup plan for the
Kalamazoo River Superfund site, an EPA official said Thursday. Source: The
Associated Press (10/3)


Invasive spiny waterflea found in Saganaga Lake
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An angler on Saganaga Lake made an unwelcome catch recently -- a clump of
exotic spiny waterfleas. Source: The Duluth News Tribune (10/3)


Michigan and Indiana study ways to lower bacteria counts
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Overflowing sewage plants, failing septic systems and unfenced livestock are
all likely contributors to high levels of bacteria polluting the St. Joseph
River. Source: The St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Herald-Palladium (10/3)


Lake Erie area homeowners considering class-action suit
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Coastal property owners lobbying for changes in state permits and land
leases along Lake Erie said they will consider filing a class action lawsuit
if lawmakers don't get involved. Source: The Fremont News-Messenger (10/2)


Oil spill leaks in Pickering creek
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Hydro One crews concentrated their efforts along Pine Creek in Pickering,
sucking up the mineral oil-laden water, trying to prevent the 39,000 gallon
leak from flowing into Frenchman's Bay on Lake Ontario. Source: The Toronto
Star (10/2)


EDITORIAL: Erosion studies could be boost for Lake Erie's East Harbor
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A proposed study of erosion prevention at East Harbor State Park could be a
boon to area tourism and a shot in the arm for local swimmers and
sunbathers. Source: Port Clinton News Herald (10/2)


COMMENTARY: Muskies are feeding on Lake St. Clair, and they're hungry
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Until the ice and snow cover gets thick, muskellunge will continue to gorge
themselves, and the limiting factor in fall fishing isn't the willingness of
the muskies to feed but the blustery winds that often keep small boats in
port. Source: Detroit Free Press (10/2)


Environment group gives Tories a failing grade
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Three years after the Walkerton water tragedy, only 19 of 121
recommendations made by inquiry head Mr. Justice Dennis O'Connor have been
implemented by the Tory government, an environment group says. Source: The
Toronto Star (10/1)


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