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Great Lakes Daily News: 17 January 2008
A collaborative project of the Great Lakes Information Network and The
Environment Report.

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New rules could prevent Great Lakes invaders
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New regulations announced by the U.S. Department of Transportation will require all ocean-going ships to flush out their ballast tanks with saltwater before entering the Saint Lawrence Seaway to prevent the introduction of new invasive species in the Great Lakes. Source: The Grand Rapids Press (1/17)


Lawsuit claims FBI gun range pollutes Lake Michigan
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A lawsuit is targeting the FBI's shooting range in North Chicago, seeking to halt the discharge of lead bullets into Lake Michigan over pollution concerns. Source: Chicago Tribune (1/17)


COMMENTARY: Emissions are tiny but deadly
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By allowing a gas-fired power plant on Toronto's waterfront to begin operations, the government of Ontario is allowing emissions of dangerous particles to increase. Source: The Toronto Star (1/17)


Coal, ore fuel port's cargo gains
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Rebounding coal and iron ore business more than offset a grain decline at Toledo's port in 2007, leading to an overall 7.7 percent increase in cargo tonnage over the previous year. Source: The Toledo Blade (1/17)


NY state establishes invasive species office
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With the increasing number of marauding invaders pushing out native species, New York state public officials have created an office that will bring together biologists and foresters to develop ways to combat the problem. Source: The Narrowsburg River Reporter (1/17)


Kites pull surfers on frozen lakes, too
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Large, colorful kites that catch the wind and pull people on boards across the waves are common sights during most summer weekends on West Michigan lakes, but can also be seen on cold winter days as kiteboarders are pulled away on skis or snowboards. Source: The Grand Rapids Press (1/17)


Crews continue to work on freeing ship stuck in Duluth-Superior Harbor
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Crews are racing to pump the water out of the flooded engine room of a 1,000-foot lake freighter that struck an unidentified object and partially sank while docking in Duluth-Superior harbor. Source: Minnesota Public Radio (1/16)


Beige Book: Modest economic growth in Upper Midwest
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The U.S. Federal Reserve Board is reporting that the Upper Midwest has seen modest economic growth in recent months. Source: Minneapolis St-Paul Business Journal (1/16)


Tree-killing insects found in S. Chicago suburbs
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The tree-killing emerald ash borer has been discovered in the suburbs south of Chicago for the first time. Source: Chicago Tribune (1/16)


Local blowback from windfarms
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America's hunger for new, greener sources of electricity, and a generous federal tax credit, are fueling a wind power boom. According to the industry, almost 6,000 megawatts of new wind energy are under construction nationwide. Source: The Environment Report (1/14)


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