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Great Lakes News: 04 May 2004
A collaborative project of the Great Lakes Information Network and the Great
Lakes Radio Consortium.

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EDITORIAL: Chemical spill points to lack of cooperation
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If St. Clair County emergency management officials are to protect the public
from the threat of St. Clair River water contamination, Ontario authorities
must do their part. Source: The Port Huron Times Herald (5/4)


The waterfront: a vision
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Former premier Lucien Bouchard says he's inspired by a plan to turn what he
calls a "devastated zone" into a vision of civic pride for Montreal.
Source: The Montreal Gazette (5/4)


Ho-Chunk proposal stirs water for region boats
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A Native-American mega-casino just miles from the state line would rock
Northwest Indiana gambling boats but probably wouldn't sink them, industry
observers said. Source: The Northwest Indiana Times (5/4)


Officials want largest dam in Cuyahoga River removed
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Ohio state environmental officials want to remove the Gorge Park Dam in the
Cuyahoga River, calling it an obstacle to improving the water quality.
Source: NewsChannel5 (5/3)


Transportation choices from the fast ferry terminal
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If Torontonians choose to ride the fast ferry as foot passengers, they will
have six transportation options once they get here: bus, shuttle, limo,
taxi, hotel and attraction vans, and rental cars. Source: WROC-TV 8 (5/3)


Wide open spaces disappearing fast
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Just about everyone loves open space and beautiful views, but those
amenities are disappearing at an alarming rate in Michigan. Source: The St.
Joseph Herald-Palladium (5/3)


EPA plans hearings on two proposed Lake Erie projects
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The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency will hold a public information
session and hearing on Wednesday, May 12, to discuss water quality impacts
associated with two proposed projects, one in East Harbor in Port Clinton
and the other on Ballast Island. Source: The Ohio News-Messenger (5/3)


Kaptur named 'Great Lakes Legislator of the Year'
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Ohio Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur has been named Great Lakes Legislator of the
Year by The Great Lakes Maritime Task Force, the largest coalition
representing the Great Lakes maritime community. Source: Port Clinton News
Herald (5/3)


Muskie disease causes concern
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Lake St. Clair is a world-renowned muskellunge hot spot whose prolific
fishery is being challenged by a new disease. Source: The Detroit News
(5/2)


Cranes' flight to Wisconsin stalled by Lake Michigan
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Eight of the 16 1-year-old eastern whooping cranes have hit the impermeable
wall of Lake Michigan on their journey to Wisconsin and are stranded on the
lake's eastern shore. Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (4/30)

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