GLIN Daily News: December 30, 2003
In collaboration with the Great Lakes Radio Consortium
In the News
Project seeks to protect Dunes Creek
Indiana Post-Tribune (12/24)
Officials are hoping to eliminate the E. coli problems that have, at times, closed the beaches at Indiana Dunes State Park.
EPA sets new pollution standards for two-wheelers
Environmental News Network (12/24)
The Environmental Protection Agency set the first new emission standards for highway motorcycles in 25 years, and the first standards for small scooters and mopeds.
Hot Air Snow Blower
Earthwatch Radio (12/24)
In the winter, warmer Great Lakes waters might lead to more lake-effect snow in Michigan and New York.
COMMENTARY: Not much cheer in an ailing steel industry
Canadian National Post (12/24)
It is a dramatic change that has Canadian steelmakers no longer fearful U.S. tariffs will divert cheap steel into this country, but instead worried about competing with their revitalized southern neighbours.
Northland job market changing, booming locally
Mesabi Daily News (12/23)
Northland job figures for individual counties and cities lag behind the latest state figures, but are more reflective of community activity.
Minnesota says 211 more lakes, streams need cleanup
Associated Press (12/22)
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is proposing to add 211 Minnesota lakes and streams to the list of those considered ``impaired'' and in need of clean up.
Point Beach nuclear plant extension sought
Wisconsin State Journal (12/22)
Clean Wisconsin, a statewide environmental group based in Madison, said it will fight relicensing of the Point Beach nuclear power plant because of health risks.
Water wars may splash across the planet
The Grand Rapids Press (12/21)
Most Americans have been isolated from the global water crisis, but if trends continue, even the Great Lakes may be at risk.
Carp threat is a real problem
Muskegon Chronicle (12/21)
It was a good year out on the high seas of the Great Lakes for charter boat captains, but danger looms ahead in the unlikely form of a mighty fish, the Asian carp.
Last oceangoing ship departed from the port of Duluth-Superior
Budgeteer News (12/19)
The Port of Duluth-Superior’s last ocean vessel of the season was expected to depart early Friday, Dec. 19, while Great Lakes traffic should continue for about another month.
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