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Great Lakes Daily News: 13 April 2005
A collaborative project of the Great Lakes Information Network and the Great
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EDITORIAL: Fight Fox River mess in courts
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The question of who should pay for the Fox River cleanup is a matter for the courts, not the Wisconsin Legislature. Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (4/13)


Macomb pinpoints polluters
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Researchers have determined that runoff from dog runs and untreated sewage that empties into the Red Run Drain, which connects to the Clinton River, is ultimately impacting Lake St. Clair. Source: The Detroit News (4/13)


Water-tax relief urged in DuPage County
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Now that West Chicago residents are enjoying softer--and safer--water, officials are trying to soften the city's financial burden by striking a deal with the DuPage Water Commission to either begin receiving rebates from the Lake Michigan water agency or to be lifted from the countywide sales tax that helps to fund the commission. Source: Chicago Tribune (4/13)


Port of Green Bay important to entire state
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Investing in a viable port is important economically not only to Green Bay but to the whole state, according to Wisconsin's Transportation Secretary Frank Busalacchi. Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette (4/13)


Canadian government to buy greenhouse gas cuts
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Canada's latest climate change plan is going to shift much of the load of reducing greenhouse gas emissions away from the 700 companies that produce half of those gases - and closer to taxpayers. Source: The Toronto Star (4/13)


Ferry start date uncertain
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Rochester officials are uncertain about the re-launch date for the high-speed Spirit of Ontario ferry, due to required engine work, inspections, hiring and training of the crew. Source: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (4/12)


River Rouge lobbies for bridge span
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As United States and Canadian authorities search for new bridge sites along the Detroit River, one community stands out for its willingness to host the span. Source: The Detroit News (4/12)


COMMENTARY: Beach walking is fine, but citizens don't have the right to party on land they haven't paid for
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Can a court decision turn my property into a public picnic and camp site, where anyone can "enjoy" the benefits of ownership without having to fork over the purchase price and pay the taxes? Source: The Detroit News (4/10)


COMMENTARY: It would be a huge public land giveaway if citizens can't freely walk the state's shores
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In a high-profile beach-walking case, the Michigan Supreme Court is being asked for what could be the biggest public land giveaway in American history. Source: The Detroit News (4/10)


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