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Lake News
Canada Census 2011: Toronto’s suburbs are growing at an explosive rate
National Post (2/8)
Canada’s largest metropolitan region continues to sprawl with two of its distant suburbs among the nation’s three fastest growing municipalities, revealed new census data released Wednesday by Statistics Canada.
For some surfers, Lake Ontario and the Great Lakes are 'the last frontier'
Gates-Chili Post (2/3)
While there aren't that many Great Lakes surfers, those who attempt to ride the region's waves learn that it is not only possible, but also that it can be done year-round.
Proposal addresses water levels for Lake Ontario
Democrat and Chronicle (1/31)
A new plan from the International Joint Commission seeks to improve Lake Ontario's ecological health by allowing greater fluctuation in water levels.
Canadian, US scientists trying to revive Atlantic salmon in Lake Ontario
Great Lakes Echo (1/30)
U.S. and Canadian scientists are reviving the formerly thriving Atlantic salmon fishery in Lake Ontario, which collapsed about a century ago due to a mix of anglers, habitat-destroying development, and dams.
IJC may release water regulation plan next week
Watertown Daily Times (1/13)
A new regulation plan to control water levels on the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario may come into sharper focus next week.
Bruce nuclear shipment stalled
The Windsor Star (12/21)
A controversial plan to ship 16 decommissioned nuclear steam generators across Ontario's Great Lakes continues to remain on hold, nearly two years after it was first proposed.
Lake Resources
Great Lakes Research Consortium
The Great Lakes Research Consortium consists of 16 colleges and universities in New York State and nine affiliated schools in Ontario. GLRC programs help to promote collaborative research on the Great Lakes.
Lake Ontario 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.
New York Sea Grant
Focuses the talents of university scientists and extension specialists on research in the areas of fisheries, coastal environmental quality and processes, invasive species, non-point source pollution and seafood safety.
Great Lakes Information Network
Last updated: July 12, 2006
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