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Great Lakes Daily News: 21 February 2005
A collaborative project of the Great Lakes Information Network and the Great
Lakes Radio Consortium.

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Stricter diversion rules in next Annex draft?
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Proposed rules on taking water out of the Great Lakes are being rewritten -- and the new language might be tougher against water diversions. Source: Great Lakes Radio Consortium (2/21)


Venturing down into the Seaway locks
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During the winter, the locks on the St. Lawrence Seaway are drained for maintence, exposing crumbling concrete and other problems faced by the aging system. Source: Great Lakes Radio Consortium (2/21)


Bill, EPA may help with Indiana's sewage woes
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Proposals before the Indiana legislature and U.S. EPA are aimed at helping municipalities begin the expensive task of preventing untreated sewage from overflowing into rivers and streams due to antiquated sewer systems. Source: The Indianapolis Star (2/21)


Trash dump foes fight back
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Frustrated that new laws have yet to dent the flow of waste into Michigan, state Democrats plan to unveil legislation Monday to tax the trash into submission. Source: The Detroit News (2/21)


Big Steel weighs wind power
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Canada's largest steelmaker is looking to establish a massive wind farm to power its entire Nanticoke steel plant on Lake Erie. Source: The Toronto Star (2/21)


EDITORIAL: Great Lakes' peril
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Tired of the constant warnings about eating the fish and engaging in recreational activities on the Great Lakes? Then let your representatives in Congress know. Source: The Toledo Blade (2/21)


Developing battle
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Superior, Wis., is struggling with a proposal to create the region's largest private housing and recreation development on Clough Island, an undeveloped wilderness some call an environmental treasure. Source: Duluth News Tribune (2/20)


Lake Express ferry adds amenities on land and lake
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Milwaukee's high-speed ferry is adding some upgrades for the 2005 season, including extra comforts for top-paying customers and open-air seating for those who like the 40-mph breeze. Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (2/20)


Wreck found in Canada may be 1813 warship
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The wreck of a British warship captured by Commodore Perry in the Battle of Lake Erie may have been found buried and largely preserved under a sandy beach in Canada. Source: The Plain Dealer (2/19)


New Minnesota coal plant given renewable energy grant
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Environmental leaders are crying foul over a decision by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to allocate money from a renewable energy fund for a coal gasification plant. Source: Star Tribune (2/18)


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