GLIN: NEWS: 04 April 2008

Great Lakes Daily News: 04 April 2008

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Wet, snowy winter raises Lake Superior's water level

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A wet and snowy winter has Lake Superior's water levels up over last year. Source: The Detroit News (4/4)

COMMENTARY: Be sure to take note of fishing rule changes

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Before you dust off your rods and lube your reels, note there are some changes in the fishing regulations this year. Source: The Port Huron Times-Herald (4/4)

Virus worries don't stop walleye egg collection

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The seeds of Michigan's stocked walleye fishery were being gathered Wednesday amid fears of possible VHS infection. Source: The Grand Rapids Press (4/4)

Chemical industry's influence at EPA probed

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Ties between the chemical industry and expert review panels hired by the Environmental Protection Agency are being investigated. Source: The Washington Post (4/4)

Official: Fish die-off in Mona Lake likely natural

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This year's long, hard winter was likely responsible for an unusually large fish kill on Michigan's Mona Lake. Source:

EDITORIAL: Volunteers should help waterways

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Thanks to needed funding, the nonprofit organization Friends of the St. Clair River Watershed will strengthen its efforts. Source: The Port Huron Times-Herald (4/3)

Dead Christmas trees help stabilize dunes at Ludington State Park

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Hundreds of Christmas trees are being planted this week in the sand dunes at Ludington State Park. Source: The Associated Press (4/2)

 

 

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