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Great Lakes Daily News: 02 February 2005
A collaborative project of the Great Lakes Information Network and the Great
Lakes Radio Consortium.

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COMMENTARY: Don't turn back on clean Great Lakes water
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As a source of drinking water for nearly 33 million people and a provider of our recreation and tourism, the Great Lakes are our most precious resource and must be protected. Source: The Detroit News (2/2)


Midwest lawmakers to push for environmental protections for kids
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Legislators from six Midwestern states Tuesday announced a regional effort to advocate for tougher laws to protect children from environmental dangers. Source: Duluth News Tribune (2/2)


Au Sable-area drilling approved
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Natural gas drilling in some of the Lower Peninsula's last true wilderness was approved by federal regulators late Tuesday, prompting immediate opposition from conservation groups. Source: Detroit Free Press (2/2)


Group banks on riverfront to change image of Detroit
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According to leaders of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, $80 million of a $110 million target has been pledged to create five miles of green space on Detroit's riverfront. Source: The Detroit News (2/2)


Iron ore prices to jump again
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For the second consecutive year, iron ore pellet prices are likely to increase significantly, a sign of worldwide demand for the raw material used to make steel. Source: Duluth News Tribune (2/2)


Canadian hovercraft promoter feeling dissed by Rochester
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A Canadian businessman who wants to bring a hovercraft to Lake Ontario says Rochester officials are ignoring his proposal as they pursue plans to start their own high-speed ferry service. Source: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (2/2)


Wind energy a goal in Illinois
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Less than a month after Gov. Rod Blagojevich's administration approved a controversial coal-fired power plant, the governor plans to call for more of the Illinois's electricity to come from wind turbines and other renewable sources. Source: Chicago Tribune (2/2)


Judge restores wolf protection
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A federal judge has effectively restored most wolves to their endangered status under the federal Endangered Species Act, ending the killing of problem wolves in Wisconsin and Michigan, and postponing state management in Minnesota. Source: Duluth News Tribune (2/2)


Cities urged to get involved in Great Lakes protection efforts
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Mayors and other city officials are demanding a bigger voice on Great Lakes water policies that can affect their budgets and economy. Source: Booth Newspapers (2/1)


Green Bay leaders to create plan for waterfront
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Keeping the Fox River and port of Green Bay viable for commerce and recreation is the goal of a countywide waterfront strategic planning effort announced Monday. Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette (2/1)


Invasive plants face upcoming battle
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Michigan officials plan to attack an invasive species of phragmites, which has taken over much of the Saginaw Bay shoreline in recent years, with chemicals and fire this summer. Source: The Saginaw News (2/1)


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