GLIN NEWS: 19 March 2008

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> Illinois concerned about Indiana mercury
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> In February, a Washington, D.C., appeals court struck down a federal
> law governing mercury emissions. For Illinois, the ruling means that
> coal plants across the border in Indiana, which has no state mercury
> law, can emit as much of the chemical as they want. Source: The
> Northwest Indiana Times (3/19)
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> Plan for lake level raises anxieties
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> After months of delay and continuing controversy, the international
> body that oversees the Great Lakes is about to announce a new plan for
> regulating water levels in Lake Ontario. Source: Rochester Democrat
> and Chronicle (3/19)
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> Is it too early to open the Seaway?
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> Ice clearing activities are underway on the St. Lawrence Seaway. This
> year the Martha Black is scheduled to make its way through the St.
> Lawrence River on Wednesday or Thursday. The Seaway opens Saturday.
> But is it too early? Source: News 10 Now-Syracuse (3/19)
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> Groups want Granholm to regulate CO2 in power plants
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> A coalition of environmental and watchdog groups is asking the
> governor to make carbon dioxide a factor in whether Michigan approves
> permits for coal-fired plants. Source: Midland Daily News (3/19)
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> Lake St. Clair tops county agenda
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> A newly created Lake St. Clair International Alliance represents a
> "firm commitment to the long-term health and welfare" of the lake.
> Source: The Macomb Daily (3/19)
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> COMMENTARY: Properly disposing of old pharmaceuticals is easy
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> The ordinary citizen can do something to reduce the quantity of
> pharmaceuticals entering our water supply. Source: Southtown Star (3/18)
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> Ice causes concern
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> Coast Guard officials on both sides of the St. Clair River are
> concerned vessels bound for Lake Huron may become stuck in ice as the
> shipping season resumes in coming days. Source: The Port Huron
> Times-Herald (3/18)
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> Dredging season begins early in Holland Harbor channel
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> The annual Holland, Mich., Harbor dredging project to remove shoaling
> is to begin as early as today -- a few weeks earlier than normal -- to
> clear the way for freighters later this month. Source: The Grand
> Rapids Press (3/18)
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> Norfolk County designated Forest Capital of Canada
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> Norfolk County in southwestern Ontario has been designated the 2008
> Forest Capital of Canada and is planning numerous celebration events.
> Source: The Toronto Star (3/17)
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