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Lake News
Allocation sought for water pipeline project
Lake County News-Sun (11/5)
Officials exploring the potential delivery of Lake Michigan water to several inland communities in Lake County are stepping up efforts to educate the public on the issue.
Tribe may aid in cleanup
Traverse City Record Eagle (10/24)
The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians could become involved in plans to treat large-scale pollution at Bay Harbor Resort on Lake Michigan's Little Traverse Bay.
Waukesha can move forward with bid for lake water, state tells Barrett
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (10/22)
Waukesha's pursuit of Lake Michigan water does not have to wait until state rules are adopted implementing a Great Lakes protection compact, state Department of Natural Resources Secretary Matt Frank says in a letter to Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett.
Scrappy chinook excel at fall runs for spawn migration time
Chicago Tribune (10/21)
It's with good reason the chinook is also known as the "king" salmon. In Lake Michigan, the chinook has established itself with a large, naturally reproducing population even as forage fish levels drop and efforts to restore native lake trout are failing.
Obama's EPA cracks down, orders more tests for BP refinery
Chicago Tribune (10/20)
In response to a petition from environmental groups, the U.S. EPA ordered Indiana regulators to revamp a new operating permit for BP’s massive refinery in northwest Indiana, one of the largest sources of air pollution in the Chicago area.
EDITORIAL: Saugatuck dunes deal great news for future
Kalamazoo Gazette (10/20)
Preserving the 171 acres of sand dunes in Saugatuck, Mich., is no single magic bullet for curing a very sick economy. But it’s an example of the critical importance of protecting the environment.
Lake Resources
Alliance for the Great Lakes
Formerly the Lake Michigan Federation, the Alliance is a nonprofit, public interest organization focusing on protecting the Great Lakes through a variety of "Positive Change" projects.
Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant
Focuses on invasive species, aquaculture, fisheries, the future of communities that border southern Lake Michigan, and other issues that affect the coast through K-12 education, research and outreach projects.
Lake Michigan Committee
Great Lakes Fishery Commission
The committee considers fishery issues of common concern, develops joint programs and research projects and serves as a forum for management agencies.
Lake Michigan Forum
The Lake Michigan Forum was established as part of the Lake Michigan Lakewide Management Plan (LaMP) as the central vehicle for stakeholder participation in developing and implementing the LaMP. Check here for information about the Lake Michigan LaMP.
Lake Michigan Partner Network
Alliance for the Great Lakes
The Lake Michigan Federation coordinates a Partner Network of more than 100 grassroots and regional organizations from around Lake Michigan focused on restoring and maintaining the land and waters that feed into the lake.
Michigan Sea Grant
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
A partnership between the University of Michigan and Michigan State University to promote the understanding and intelligent use of the Great Lakes.
University of Wisconsin Sea Grant
A statewide program of basic and applied research, education and technology transfer dedicated to the wise stewardship and sustainable use of Great lakes and ocean resources.
Great Lakes Information Network
Last updated: July 12, 2006
Maintained by: Christine Manninen, manninen@glc.org
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