GLIN NEWS: 25 June 2009

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Great Lakes Daily News: 25 June 2009

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Duluth's sewage overflow solution gets feds' official OK
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The city of Duluth and Western Lake Superior Sanitary District agreement to stop sewage overflows is officially filed in court, signaling approval by the federal government. Source: Duluth News Tribune (6/25)


Building a better lamprey trap
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Sea lamprey will have a harder time wiggling their way into Lake Superior thanks to a new trap placed smack dab on one of the invasive creature's favorite migratory routes. Source: The Sault Star (6/25)


Bayham pushes for Lake Erie ferry
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Both Ohio senators in Washington have urged the Ontario government to fund a feasibility study for a Lake Erie ferry that could create a new border crossing at Port Burwell. Source: The London Free Press (6/25)


Environmental groups want changes in St. Lawrence Seaway
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On the eve of the 50th anniversary of the official opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway, more than 50 environmental groups from Canada and the U.S. say the waterway has taken a "devastating toll" and are calling on the shipping industry to be more environmentally friendly. Source: The Montreal Gazette (6/25)


Genesee County drain commissioner says county should join regional authority, build water pipeline
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The Genesee County drain commissioner is recommending that the county move ahead with work aimed at building a new water pipeline to Lake Huron on the eve of an important community meeting about the project. Source: The Flint Journal (6/25)


Catch of the day: Lake sturgeon
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A rare lake sturgeon was hooked and released Wednesday near Presque Isle in Lake Erie. The last time the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission had a confirmed sighting of a lake sturgeon was in 2001. Source: Erie Times-News (6/25)


Pollen leaves water yellow
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About that yellow stuff mixing with the water of Lake Huron and lapping at beaches in Lakeport, Mich.: it's nothing to worry about. In fact, the yellow stuff is pollen. Source: The Port Huron Times Herald (6/25)


A Duluth icon turns 50
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This week the Vista Fleet, a tour boat operation in Duluth-Superior harbor, celebrates its grass-roots beginning during its golden anniversary celebration. Source: Duluth News Tribune (6/25)


Mich. high court won't hear appeal on manure rules
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The Michigan Supreme Court will not consider whether the state's program regulating 200 large livestock and poultry farms violates the federal Clean Water Act, letting a legal victory for environmentalists stand. Source: CNBC (6/24)


COMMENTARY: What do we owe the Chicago River? Disinfection
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While the Chicago River is getting much cleaner, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District continues to put water containing bacteria associated with a bevy of waterborne illnesses back into the water. Source: The Huffington Post (6/24)


Study says Mackinac Island boat race aids economy
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The Pure Michigan Bayview Mackinac Race could add between $30.4 million and $59.5 million to the state's tourism economy this summer, according to a report released by the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Source: Detroit Free Press (6/23)


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