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Lake News
EDITORIAL: Tell PSC what you think of offshore wind farms
Sheboygan Press (10/15)
The Wisconsin Public Service Commission has issued a draft report on wind-energy potential in Lake Michigan. The PSC issued the report last week and will be accepting comments from the public on it until Nov. 10.
Lack of icebreakers on Lake Michigan could disrupt winter deliveries
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (10/7)
Hundreds of millions of dollars in Great Lakes commerce, including shipments of road salt, could be disrupted this winter because of an inadequate fleet of U.S. Coast Guard icebreakers, according to advocates for the vessels.
Climate change to increase chances of flooding, disease, researchers say
The Capital Times (10/7)
Extreme rainfall events in southern Wisconsin will become 10 to 40 percent stronger as the climate continues to change, resulting in greater potential for flooding and waterborne diseases that often accompany high sewage diversion into Lake Michigan.
Cooperative planning yields smart growth
Charlevoix Courier (10/7)
For nearly three years, the Charlevoix Area Multi-Jurisdictional Comprehensive Smart Growth Land Use Initiative team of municipalities has worked to create uniform language across the proverbial board of local governmental districts to ensure setbacks and greenbelts are adequate.
Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk opening delayed
The Northwest Indiana Times (10/6)
Last month's torrential rains have caused a delay in the grand opening of Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk. Too much damage had been caused by the heavy rains, flooding and debris that landed on the lakefront to meet the grand opening scheduled for Oct. 16.
Chicago’s electric carp barrier hits a snag
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (10/5)
It’s supposed to be the last chance to keep the Great Lakes from turning into the Great Carp Ponds, but the federal government’s new electric fish barrier in the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal is not doing the job.
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
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