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Great Lakes Daily News: 04 October 2005
A collaborative project of the Great Lakes Information Network and the Great
Lakes Radio Consortium.

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EDITORIAL: Ban carp to preserve Great Lakes
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The Asian carp may be important to the aquaculture industry but millions of
people depend on the Great Lakes for drinking water, recreation, tourism and
industry. Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette (10/4)


Indianapolis water system under state, federal scrutiny
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Both the U.S. Attorney and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management
are investigating water quality throughout Indianapolis. Source: The
Indianapolis Star (10/4)


Provinces' response to climate change criticized
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The efforts of Canadian provinces to deal with climate change have been
inconsistent, and in some cases non-existent, despite the best efforts of
Ottawa to engage them on the issue, an environmental watchdog said yesterday.
Source: The Globe and Mail (10/4)


Regulations were violated; boat firm's permits pulled
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The Lake George tour boat that capsized on Sunday, killing 20 senior citizens,
was short one crew member, according to New York officials in announcing that
they had suspended the operating licenses for the company's five passenger
boats. Source: Detroit Free Press (10/4)


Mohawk Towpath officially recognized as National Scenic Byway
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Sections of the Mohawk Towpath running alongside the Erie Canal have been
designated a National Scenic Byway. Source: Community News New York (10/3)


Wind energy proposal languishes in silence
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After two years of silence from a Lower Peninsula wind turbine company after a
promising promotion, officials are not sure what to think of local prospects
for eventual construction in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Source: The Sault Ste.
Marie Evening News (10/3)


EDITORIAL: Save our species
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The Senate must reel in efforts to undermine the Endangered Species Act. Source:
Detroit Free Press (10/3)


Environment commissioner gives Ottawa failing grade
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The federal environment watchdog says the Canadian government produces a lot of
talk but not much action on environmental issues. Source: The Toronto Star
(9/29)


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