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Lake News
Federal funding secured for Albion’s shoreline
The Journal-Register (8/14)
The shoreline along the Village of Albion Water Treatment Plant could look drastically different this winter if a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers preservation project pulls through.
Another nuclear power plant being considered for Oswego
WSYR-TV Syracuse (8/12)
Another nuclear power plant could be coming to the Oswego County shores of Lake Ontario -- but the company behind the project says plans are very preliminary at this point.
Residents want tighter toxic water pollution limits
The Northumberland News (8/13)
Private testing of treated effluent from Cameco's Welcome Waste Management Facility in Ontario agrees with the testing results the company provides to the municipality and federal nuclear authorities, says a Cameco spokesman.
Invasion of the New Zealand mud snails
The Globe and Mail (8/8)
New Zealand mud snails have laid siege to four of the five Great Lakes and are threatening to invade rivers and streams, too.
Great Lake debate: Setting a water level for Lake Ontario
The Syracuse Post-Standard (8/3)
The International Joint Commission that regulates the lake is weighing changes in the water levels to ease concerns about the current policy's effect on shoreline ecosystems.
Harbour algae outbreak spoils it for swimmers, waders
The Hamilton Spectator (8/1)
An outbreak of potentially toxic blue-green algae has hit Hamilton Harbour, causing a ban on swimming or wading along the west harbour and at Princess Point.
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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