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EPA to allow Lake Michigan Carferry to apply for individual permit Ludington Daily News (2/7) The United States Environmental Protection Agency has decided to allow Lake Michigan Carferry to apply for an individual permit to repower the SS Badger. If approved, it would allow the Badger to continue sailing while seeking a solution to its coal ash discharge.
New York ballast rules battle may end soon, says U.S. Seaway head Watertown Daily Times (2/3) The head of the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corp. believes Gov. Andrew Cuomo will help the shipping industry fight New York State’s “scientifically unachievable” ballast standards.
Report says Great Lakes divide can be rebuilt Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (1/31) The natural divide between the Mississippi River and Great Lakes - that Chicago destroyed over a century ago to flush its sewage down to the Gulf of Mexico - can be rebuilt, says a new study.
Feds propose a fuel exemption for steamships that switch to diesel engines Great Lakes Echo (1/31) The EPA is dangling a carrot in front of Great Lakes steamship owners to phase out engines that emit high levels of pollutants that can trigger lung diseases.
Algoma Central signs $12 million agreement to install exhaust gas scrubbers Winnipeg Free Press (1/30) Algoma Central Corp., an ocean shipping, ship repair, and marine engineering company, will install freshwater exhaust gas scrubbers on six new vessels. The vessels are designed for service on the Great Lakes.
Passenger ferry service discussion gaining steam in Northeast Ohio The News-Herald (1/30) There is renewed discussion that Northeast Ohio could be the home for passenger ferry service across Lake Erie and into Canada.

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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GLIN: Boating in the Great Lakes Region
GLIN: Cruises in the Great Lakes Region

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