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Great Lakes Daily News: 11 December 2003
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EDITORIAL: How best to reduce mercury pollution
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Indiana and Illinois are among the worst states for mercury pollution,
according to a new report by an environmental organization. Source: The
Munster Times (12/11)


St. Lawrence project sparks criticism
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The Bloc québécois wants to make a controversial project to widen the St.
Lawrence seaway, one of the major issues in the next federal election.
Source: National Post (12/11)


Toronto delivers on ferry berth
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The private company launching a high-speed ferry on Lake Ontario received a
pledge by the Toronto Port Authority to spend up to $8 million ($6.1 million
U.S.) to build a new ferry terminal there. Source: Rochester Democrat and
Chronicle (12/11)


State to preserve most of North Bass Island
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The state of Ohio has reached agreement to buy 87 percent of North Bass
Island for $17.4 million to preserve the island's natural setting. Source:
The Toledo Blade (12/11)


Riverfront gets grant to improve port safety
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Fences and surveillance systems at the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority's
general cargo docks in East Toledo will be paid for primarily with a federal
grant, officials said yesterday. Source: The Toledo Blade (12/11)


Shipwrecks lure divers
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Like tourists in an underwater museum, divers in the Great Lakes explore
shipwrecks searching for remnants of clothes, containers of food or even
floating human remains. Source: The Detroit News (12/11)


Trust fund board approves Arcadia Dunes purchase
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Spectacular Northern Michigan sand dunes where CMS Energy once planned a
huge power plant will be preserved forever, thanks to a $4 million down
payment from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund. Source: Booth
Newspapers (12/11)


Conservancy gets big 'present'
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The Leelanau Conservancy learned this week that it will be awarded the
largest matching grant it has ever received- some $723,800 through the State
of Michigan "Clean Michigan Initiative, Clean Water Fund." Source: Leelanau
Enterprise (12/11)


Proposal to build marina makes waves
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People who live near the proposed Evanston marina site said this week they
have collected 500 signatures on petitions and are gearing up for a fight.
Source: Chicago Tribune (12/11)


Report Cites 10 States' Mercury Pollution
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Ten states, including several Great Lakes states, have pockets of airborne
mercury pollution that pose serious public health risks according to a new
study by an environmental advocacy group. Source: The Washington Post
(12/10)


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