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Great Lakes News: 20 February 2004
A collaborative project of the Great Lakes Information Network and the Great
Lakes Radio Consortium.

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$1M pledged to 're-green'
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A provincial pledge from Ontario to replace $1-million worth of bug-eaten
trees isn't nearly enough to cover ash losses, but it may help pressure the
federal government to come up with its own compensation package. Source:
The London Free Press (2/20)


Lakeshore wetlands, woods given to NY
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New York announced its latest acquisition of ecologically valuable 40 acres
of wetlands and upland hardwoods, including a rare 1,400 feet of undeveloped
shoreline along Lake Ontario. Source: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
(2/20)


Ferry to fly Bahamas flag
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The Spirit of Ontario will sail between the United States and Canada, but
will permanently fly the flag of the Bahamas from its stern to reflect is
place of registration. Source: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (2/20)


Electricity watchdog warns utilities
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The leading electricity industry group is predicting power lines around the
Great Lakes will jam up this summer, which could lead to blackouts if
utilities and other systems operators don't shape up. Source: The Akron
Beacon Journal (2/20)


Sierra Club increasing efforts on clean air, water for Ohio families
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The Sierra Club is doubling its efforts and staff in Ohio in an effort to
push issues concerning open space and air and water pollution. Source: The
Plain Dealer (2/20)


Gaz Métro seeks site for terminal
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Gaz Métro, the province's biggest natural-gas distributor, said it is closer
to finalizing plans for a liquefied natural-gas terminal and processing
plant in Québec. Source: The Montreal Gazette (2/20)


A river runs through city, along with a warning
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As the Chicago River becomes an urban water park for canoes, gondolas and
Jet Skis, local and state officials are realizing that dramatic improvements
in water quality during the past two decades might not be good enough.
Source: Chicago Tribune (2/19)


Still ruling the waves: Michigan debunks California claim as top boating
state
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California handily beats Michigan when it comes to wine production and
Tinseltown glitz, but when it comes to boating, the Great Lakes State is
still admiral of the high seas. Source: The Grand Rapids Press (2/19)


Power plant draws ire of locals
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Some officials in the Lake Michigan community of Manistee are asking new,
more pointed questions about a proposed coal-burning power plant. Source:
Traverse City Record-Eagle (2/19)


Creek cleaners aim for fall start
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Plans call for excavating equipment to begin dredging contaminated sediment
from Ruddiman Lagoon, one of Muskegon's most polluted waterways, as early as
this fall. Source: Muskegon Chronicle (2/19)


Federal Agents To Patrol Lake Ontario
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While customs agents check every car that crosses the US-Canadian border,
there hasn't been any real security in place to check boaters who are
crossing the border over the lake. Source: WOKR-TV 13 (2/17)

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