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Great Lakes Daily News: 18 May 2007
A collaborative project of the Great Lakes Information Network and The
Environment Report.

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Michigan DNR aims to halt spread of fish virus
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A deadly fish virus has spread into one of Michigan's inland lakes, prompting the Department of Natural Resources to propose new rules for boaters and anglers. Source: The Detroit News (5/18)


Wisconsin board OKs emergency fishing limits
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Wisconsin natural resource management officials have approved rules on bait transfer and disinfection for state lakes infected with VHS. Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (5/18)


$20 million would clean up Lake St. Clair
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Lake St. Clair would get $20 million in funds to battle pollution under the version of the Water Resources Development Act just passed by the U.S. Senate, but the bill must still be reconciled wtih the House version. Source: The Macomb Daily (5/18)


Signing of Greenway Plan welcomes 'a wonderful new beginning'
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The newly approved Niagara River Greenway Plan means dedicated funding for a connected system of trails, parks and conservation areas along a 35- mile stretch of the Niagara River, from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario. Source: The Buffalo News (5/18)


COMMENTARY: Preserve land assets to help economy
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It's time for policymakers to begin thinking creatively about ways to preserve and invest in Michigan's assets in ways that will boost the state's economy. Source: The Detroit News (5/18)


Weeds to be sprayed
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Phragmites, an invasive plant infesting the Lake St. Clair shoreline will be targeted by pesticide applications intended to limit the plant's spread. Source: The Macomb Daily (5/18)


Reclamation project giving marsh new life
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Wetlands and shallow lakes that once covered hundreds of acres in Wisconsin's Vernon Marsh Wildlife Area are now mud flats - a move state biologists took to kill rough fish and cattails that have overrun the area. Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (5/18)


Mitten crab planning an attack on St. Lawrence
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The Chinese mitten crab, an invasive species that has damaged other aquatic ecosystems, could attack the St. Lawrence River next. Source: Cornwall Standard Freeholder (5/17)


New trees slowly come to life in aftermath of forest fires
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After forest fires across Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan,ecologists say that fire is part of forest regeneration and new growth is already taking root. Source: The Ashland Daily Press (5/17)


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