Wednesday, July 28, 2004

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Great Lakes Daily News: 28 July 2004
A collaborative project of the Great Lakes Information Network and the Great
Lakes Radio Consortium.

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Don't go in the water
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Western New Yorkers can sun in the sand, but too often signs say "No
swimming," as another rainy summer has resulted in numerous beach closings.
Source: The Buffalo News (7/28)

Michigan joins network to swap environmental data
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Michigan has joined the National Environmental Information Exchange Network,
a newly formed system that makes it easier for government workers to
compile, submit and swap data collected under federal air and water
pollution laws. Source: The Detroit News (7/28)

Toronto waterfront gets $334M
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After months of running on the verge of bankruptcy, the corporation
responsible for turning Toronto's waterfront into something spectacular
finally has the money to do it. Source: The Toronto Star (7/28)

Lack of funds delaying toxic waste cleanups
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The federal government's toxic waste cleanup program is delaying projects
across the country because funding is decreasing at a time when the number
of sites and other demands are increasing, according to state and federal
officials. Source: The Washington Post (7/28)

Officials say cool weather responsible for diminished beach attendance
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Cool weather on Lake Michigan this year has had serious effects for
self-funded parks depending on summer revenue. Source:
The Grand Rapids Press (7/26)

Fast ferry venture carries boatload of possibilities
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There appear to be serious stateside business opportunities presented by the
new Lake Ontario ferry service between Rochester and Toronto, particularly
in central New York and points east. Source: Buffalo Business First (7/26)

Coast Guard warns boaters after explosion, death
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In the wake of a fatal boat explosion last week that killed a man on Lake
Macatawa, the Coast Guard is urging boaters to remember safety procedures.
Source: Muskegon Chronicle (7/26)

Clawing into Lakes
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An aggressive American crayfish, that packs a pinch and has already invaded
Ontario, is moving west and likely to spread across lakes Erie and Huron.
Source: The London Free Press (7/25)

Testing finds high levels of contamination in Michigan lakes
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The placid waters of Michigan's inland lakes makes them especially prone to
E. coli contamination, which has resulted in 93 beach closings in the state
this summer. Source: The Bay City Times (7/25)

Lake Erie walleye fishing still good, but different because of holes in
population
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Lake Erie's walleye hatch of 2002 appears to have disappeared, as fishermen
report catching almost none of the fish in the 13-15 inch size they would
have been expected to reach by now. Source: Booth Newspapers (7/25)

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