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Great Lakes News: 05 March 2004
A collaborative project of the Great Lakes Information Network and the Great
Lakes Radio Consortium.

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Public consultations into species at risk dilute bill, critics say
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The federal government says Canadians deserve a say in determining which
wildlife species should be labeled as endangered, something critics describe
as a sellout that will cause the permanent disappearance of rare animals and
plants. Source: The Globe and Mail (3/5)


Waterfront corp. near shutdown
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The corporation responsible for turning Toronto's waterfront from derelict
to delightful is 26 days away from bankruptcy because the federal government
hasn't paid its bills. Source: The Toronto Star (3/5)


Return of some fish a good sign for lake
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The pollutants clouding Lake Macatawa have long impacted the fish
population, but there's hope for some swimming survivors. Source: The
Holland Sentinel (3/5)


Michigan counties eye plan to preserve farmland
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If approved, the Lenawee County Farmland and Open Space Development Rights
Ordinance would allow farmers to sell the development rights of their land,
guaranteeing the land can be used only for agricultural purposes,
permanently. Source: The Toledo Blade (3/5)


Public waterfront plan generates worries, support
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A controversial plan to create more public waterfront access to Lake
Michigan near Holland State Park appears to be gaining support with
residents in a nearby historic neighborhood. Source: The Grand Rapids Press
(3/4)


Macomb County pursues wetland violators
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Through a program in Macomb County, officials are making headway to save the
remaining 24,000 acres of wetlands left in the county. Source: The Detroit
News (3/4)


PM is in conflict over St. Lawrence Seaway
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The Bloc Qu?b?cois claims Prime Minister Paul Martin might be in a conflict
of interest because his family shipping business stands to benefit from
expansion of the St. Lawrence Seaway. Source: The Montreal Gazette (3/4)


Upper Peninsula township worried about aging dam
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According to state and local officials, a 110-year old dam on the Salmon
Trout River is about to burst, which could send large amounts of sediments
into Lake Superior. Source: The Associated Press (3/4)


Ohio sportsmen can get fishing, hunting licenses over Internet
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The Ohio Division of Wildlife joined a legion of states to offer fishing,
trapping and hunting licenses and deer and turkey hunting permits over the
Internet. Source: The Plain Dealer (3/4)

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