GLIN NEWS: 17 June 2009

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Great Lakes Daily News: 17 June 2009

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Water diversion draws fire
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The growing demands for access to Great Lakes water can best be met through conservation. Some say it's not necessary for communities like Genesee County, Michigan, to build gigantic new pipelines to Lake Huron. Instead, more should be done on both sides of the border to reduce consumption. Source: The Sarnia Observer (6/17)


Water problems becoming more widespread
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Climate change and population growth are straining water supplies even in places where people historically haven't worried much about the resource. Cities from the Great Lakes to the Gulf Coast are pushing conservation plans much like the ones being introduced across California to deal with a prolonged drought. Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune (6/17)


Chicago to Michigan City: Intrepid kayakers open water path along 44 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline
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The 32-hour Burnham to Marquette Water Trail Expedition was among a series of events marking the centennial celebration of the 1909 Plan of Chicago named for the famous urban planner and architect Daniel Burnham. Source: Chicago Tribune (6/17)


Chicago cites White House support and financial guarantees for 2016 Olympic bid
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Chicago led off the presentations Wednesday of the four cities bidding for the 2016 Olympics, stressing strong support from the White House and offering financial guarantees for the multi-billion dollar project. Source: Chicago Tribune (6/17)


Climate change report out today: Michigan and the Great Lakes are changing
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One June 16 the White House unveiled a climate change synthesis report. The government report pulls together more than 20 previous reports to provide an overview of the science. Source: The Bay City Times (6/16)


Bigger share of power pie for WNY?
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The New York Power Authority is moving ahead to harness wind energy and is promising western New York won't get blown away, this time. Source: WIVB / WNLO-TV, Buffalo NY (6/16)


Duluth Indian Commission hears case for testing DoD barrels in Lake Superior
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The environmental action group Nukewatch is accusing the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency of misleading the public about Department of Defense barrel dumpsites in Lake Superior. Source: FM 91.3 Wisconsin Public Radio (6/16)


Panelists: Michigan could export power from offshore wind turbines
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Michigan and Ohio have the opportunity to provide more power than they need just from offshore wind turbines, according to recent studies. And Ohio could have the first turbines on the lakes given the progress on projects and applications. But there are still some questions on the cost and viability of such projects, panelists at the Mid-American Regulatory Conference. Source: Michigan Technology News (6/16)


EDITORIAL: Shoring up the rules
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New rules for Wisconsin's shorelines will benefit property owners and the state's waters. They should be enacted. Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (6/16)


Tribes work with Michigan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
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The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, along with the 11 other federally recognized Indian tribes in Michigan, are working with the state to combat global warming. On June 11, Gov. Jennifer Granholm and the leaders of each Michigan tribe signed an intergovernmental accord stating their commitment to reducing greenhouse gases. Source: Petoskey News-Review (6/16)


Blue Green Alliance: National renewable standard could create 850,000 jobs in the United States
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The Blue Green report lists Michigan among the Top Ten for potential renewable manufacturing jobs, with close to 35,000 created in wind, solar, geothermal and biomass at 2,050 firms. Source: The Bay City Times (6/15)


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