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Great Lakes News: 19 May 2004
A collaborative project of the Great Lakes Information Network and the Great
Lakes Radio Consortium.

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Bush appoints EPA chief to lead Great Lakes cleanups
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President Bush on Tuesday tapped EPA Administrator Mike Leavitt to lead a
federal task force to coordinate Great Lakes restoration programs. Source:
The Plain Dealer (5/19)


Bacteria prompts warning sign on Lake Superior
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The season's first "No Water Contact" sign for Minnesota waters of Lake
Superior was posted Tuesday on Burlington Bay in Two Harbors. Source:
Duluth News Tribune (5/19)


Wisconsin nature trail is for the birders
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Wisconsin is one of a growing number of states promoting tourism by creating
auto-tour routes linking birding hot spots. Source: Duluth News Tribune
(5/19)


Volunteers and boats will scour the Detroit River on Saturday
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A flotilla of canoes, kayaks and outboard motor-powered aluminum boats will
launch from Trenton's Rotary Park on Saturday to remove debris from the
Detroit River. Source: Detroit Free Press (5/19)


Grass is greener in Northwest Indiana
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Despite decades of industrial buildup and continued suburban growth,
Northwest Indiana has garnered a reputation for its commitment to nurturing
green spaces in developed areas. Source: The Northwest Indiana Times (5/19)


American Indian women walking to honor water
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A group of American Indian mothers and grandmothers is walking along the
Great Lakes to raise awareness about the need to value and protect water
resources. Source: Traverse City Record-Eagle (5/19)


Illinois Coalition gets hydrogen fueling grant
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The Illinois Coalition announced Tuesday it received a $54,000 grant toward
building a hydrogen fueling station at the Rockford airport. Source: The
Northwest Indiana Times (5/19)


Rising Lake Michigan water levels boost local businesses
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More rainfall and a larger snow pack this year have helped Lake Michigan
water levels rise more than seven inches, which is welcome news to shippers
and other businesses. Source: WNDU-TV (5/18)


Ferry tale begins at new home
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The Lake Express high-speed ferry glided into the Milwaukee harbor Tuesday,
and an honor guard of Milwaukee vessels sailed out to welcome the ferry to
its new home. Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (5/18)


'Rain gardens' replace wetlands in Holland
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On Monday, Holland area leaders looking to restore the health of Lake
Macatawa took steps to bring back a little of the old terrain in the name of
cleaner water. Source: The Grand Rapids Press (5/18)


Boaters reminded to help prevent the spread of exotic species
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking boaters to
keep up the good work in minimizing the spread of harmful exotic species
such as Eurasian watermilfoil and zebra mussels. Source: Morrison County
Record (5/17)

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