GLIN NEWS: 22 May 2009

Great Lakes Daily News: 22 May 2009

 

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New Berlin's request for lake water approved, a first under Great Lakes Compact

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In the first practical application of the landmark Great Lakes Compact, state regulators on Thursday approved the diversion of Lake Michigan water to an area of New Berlin, Wis., outside of the lake basin. Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (5/22)

 

 

COMMENTARY: Michigan DNR trying to simplify regulations

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A decade ago, the Department of Natural Resources "streamlined" trout fishing regulations. The simplification set up a dozen different sorts of trout habitat, and for each variety, one set of regulations. Twelve sets of trout-fishing regulations? Right. Too much. So the DNR is proposing to simplify again. Source: The Port Huron Times Herald (5/22)

 

 

All Trent-Severn Waterway locks open this weekend

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The Trent-Severn Waterway will open from Lake Ontario through to Georgian Bay by tomorrow after the wet spring and heavy rain delayed the opening of several sections last weekend, Parks Canada states. Source: The Peterborough Examiner (5/22)

 

 

Piping plover seen in Presque Isle State Park

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A piping plover sighted at Presque Isle State Park might not be a sign the endangered birds have come home to roost, but it is encouraging for birders dedicated to restoring the species. Source: Erie Times-News (5/22)

 

 

Lake sturgeon project helps evaluate population

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Last week, 20 people representing six agencies and two countries captured nearly 100 lake sturgeon in the border waters of the Namakan Reservoir. So far, results of the study have revealed that the lake sturgeon population is relatively healthy. Source: The Daily Journal (5/22)

 

 

COMMENTARY: Additional revenue a must for Illinois DNR

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Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn recently outlined a “Doomsday scenario” should the General Assembly not endorse tax and fee increases in his proposed budget. Drastic repercussions mentioned include closing 60 state parks and laying off one-third of the staff at parks run by the Department of Natural Resources. Source: Peoria Journal Star (5/21)

 

 

Schools part of program to restore Atlantic species to Lake Ontario

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Thirty Hamilton students are part of a historic effort to return the Atlantic salmon to Lake Ontario, releasing 200 Atlantic salmon with Oakville and Mississauga students into Bronte Creek in Burlington. Source: The Hamilton Spectator (5/21)

 

 

Study: Michigan mammals rapidly migrating north

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Commonplace rodents such as opossums and white-footed mice are migrating rapidly northward in Michigan, suggesting climate change is taking hold in the upper Great Lakes region, says a newly released scientific report. Source: Chicago Tribune (5/21)

 

 

European rudd found in Ohio waters of Lake Erie

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The first record of European rudd in Ohio waters was recorded this week. European rudd, Scardinius erythrophthalmus, is a medium-sized fish native to Europe and Western Asia, where it is a popular food and game species. Source: The Beacon (5/21)

 

 

South Haven to swimmers: Respect Lake Michigan

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You can't be too safe swimming in Lake Michigan. That's the message South Haven officials are sending to residents and visitors of this popular resort town. Source: Kalamazoo Gazette (5/21)

 

 

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