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Great Lakes Daily News: 17 February 2005
A collaborative project of the Great Lakes Information Network and the Great
Lakes Radio Consortium.

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Forests return; future uncertain
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Trees cover more of Michigan's landscape than a decade ago, but the growth may have more to do with quantity than quality. Source: Detroit Free Press (2/17)


Harm to fish at power plant is feared
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Concerns over whether water discharges would harm fish in Lake Michigan arose Wednesday at a public hearing over the proposed Wisconsin Energy Corp. coal-fired power plant. Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (2/17)


On a slow quest for water
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It may seem paranoid to hold a water shortage conference on the shores of the world's sixth biggest freshwater lake, but a collision of politics, public health and hydrology has put a crunch on many communities that lie just beyond the Great Lakes basin dividing line. Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (2/17)


Ohio's high court is asked to reverse air pollution ruling
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The Ohio Supreme Court should reverse an appeals court decision that erodes the authority of the state Environmental Protection Agency to regulate air pollution, a state attorney said yesterday. Source: The Toledo Blade (2/16)


COMMENTARY: Dirty moves agains Clean Air Act
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Even under the Clean Air Act, Michigan communities will need to work hard to meet air quality standards, and it will take time. Source: Detroit Free Press (2/16)


Ash borer events slated in three Ohio counties
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More events have been scheduled in Lucas, Ottawa, and Monroe counties to help residents learn about the threat of an emerald ash borer infestation. Source: The Toledo Blade (2/16)


Council balks at $1.4 million water plant work
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The City Council has rejected for now a plan that could make Flint's water plant fully functional, drawing sharp criticism from a top mayoral aide who says the decision will cost taxpayers $5 million a year. Source: The Flint Journal (2/15)


Panel endorses beach cleaning plan
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Although adamant that dumped sewage is not the primary reason for area beach closings, sewerage district officials are proposing to pay for work that will reduce pollution and keep two Milwaukee beaches open more days this summer. Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (2/15)


EDITORIAL: Great Lakes - great challenges
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It is hard for the average citizen to look at the vast bodies of Great Lakes water and not assume that there is an unlimited supply, but decisions facing the governors of the eight states bordering on the lakes could have long-reaching impact on this resource, as well as on political relations with Canada. Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette (2/15)


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