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What's New Ballast tanks: Rinse and repeat The Environment Report (5/12) The United States and Canada are trying to figure out how to keep new invasive species out of the Great Lakes. So they invited journalists to the port of Montreal to see how ballast tanks are tested for invasive species. A busy world pivots around the port Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (5/11) In 2006, the Port of Milwaukee recorded the second-highest increase in international tonnage of any U.S. location on the St. Lawrence Seaway System. However, the loss of water depth in the Great Lakes has created problems. EDITORIAL: Great invasion of the lakes Detroit Free Press (5/11) After 20 years of coping with zebra mussels, no comprehensive strategy is yet in place to deter the ongoing threat to the Great Lakes. EDITORIAL: Invasive species bill is beneficial to all Merrillville Post-Tribune (5/7) The recently passed U.S. House bill that sets ballast water management standards is good, common-sense legislation that benefits the environment, cities, states and anyone who enjoys the Great Lakes. Seaway acts to flush Great Lakes invaders Muskegon Chronicle (5/6) Managers of the St. Lawrence Seaway said Monday they are close to closing the door on exotic species sneaking into the Great Lakes in ocean freighters' ballast water tanks. Alliance details plans for river turbines Watertown Daily Times (5/6) Alliance Energy is proposing to generate up to 110 megawatts of electricity using underwater currents from the St. Lawrence River.
Ferries Boat Cruises Bruce County Tourism Sailing, cruise and ferry information on Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. Chi-Cheemaun Ferry Service Provides ferry service between Manitoulin Island and Tobermory. Drummond Island Ferry Schedule Summer and winter schedules for the ferry running between DeTour, Michigan, and Drummond Island. Ferries Operating in Wisconsin Wisconsin Department of Transportation Listing and contact information for ferries operating in Wisconsin. Lake Erie Ferry Boats Travel Lake Erie Information on ferry services available from the northern Ohio county of Erie to various Lake Erie islands. Lake Express Muskegon and Milwaukee Ferry City of Muskegon Find information on the ferry ship, schedules and rates, photo galleries and more! Lake Michigan Car ferry Schedule, fare and other information for this car ferry service on Lake Michigan between Ludington, Michigan, and Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Mackinac Island Tourism Visit Mackinac Island and experience the sites and sounds of a bygone era. Madeline Island Ferry Line A ferry service between Madeline Island and Bayfield, the site provides ferry schedule, rate and area information. Miller Ferry Miller Boat Line Miller Boat Line invites you to spend a fun-filled day on an island in Ohio at Put-in-Bay! View the 2004 ferry schedule, group package information and many other helpful links for tourists. Toronto Island Ferry Service The Toronto Island Ferry offers frequent public service to the Toronto Islands, landing at Hanlan's Point, Centre Island and Ward's Island ferry docks. Washington Island Ferry, Inc. Information on ferry schedules, group tours, and Washington Island activities and accommodations.
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