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What's New
Acid test: Threat to oceans may also harm Great Lakes
Great Lakes Echo (2/26)
The increased carbon dioxide changing the water chemistry and ecology of oceans may also be affecting freshwater and the organisms that live in it.

Mayors urge action on low water in Lakes Michigan, Huron
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (2/15)
As Lakes Michigan and Huron continue to drop to uncharted low levels, the region's mayors are upping the pressure for the U.S. and Canadian governments to do something about it.

Lower lake levels don't necessarily mean more dredging jobs
Door County Daily News (2/13)
One might think declining water levels on Lake Michigan would result in more business for companies that perform dredging projects. However it may be more complicated for some companies.

Humane Society of United States files gray wolf lawsuit against U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Petoskey News-Review (2/13)
The Humane Society of the United States filed a lawsuit against Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota, calling for protection of the gray wolf in all three states.

COMMENTARY: Mining plan would hurt vital wetlands
The Courier Life News (2/13)
Since Wisconsin appears poised to ignore the advice of wetlands experts on the probable outcome of mining in the Penokees, it might yet fall to the Native Americans to stand as a final barrier to protect this precious natural resource.

Invasive gobies staking out new territory
Great Lakes Echo (2/12)
An uninvited outsider is rapidly showing up in new freshwater territory in Wisconsin—and a recent scientific study indicates the increasing impact the small fish.

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General Resources
Facts About Wisconsin
State of Wisconsin
State symbols, tour of the capitol, demographics and more.

Wisconsin
Great Lakes Commission
Since 1955, Wisconsin has been a valued member of the Great Lakes Commission.

Wisconsin Governor Profile
Council of Great Lakes Governors
Includes biography, inaugural address, State of the State address and related links.

Wisconsin's Water Library
University of Wisconsin Water Resources Institute
The Water Library is a collection of almost 30,000 volumes of water-related information plus links to additional sources on the Web.

wisconsin.gov
wisconsin.gov is a starting point to guide you to the many resources available from Wisconsin state agencies, departments and other governmental branches.

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Economy
Department of Commerce (DOC)
Wisconsin Economic Profile
Northeast-Midwest Institute
The Northeast-Midwest Institute provides a variety of economic data about the state, including unemployment rate, per-capita income, gross state product, exports, government spending, demographics and more.

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Environment
Clean Wisconsin
Clean Wisconsin, an environmental advocacy organization, protects Wisconsin's clean water and air and advocates for clean energy by being an effective voice in the state legislature and by holding elected officials and corporations accountable.

Fishes of Wisconsin, by George C. Becker
Wisconsin Sea Grant
Now available online, Becker discusses Wisconsin waters and fisheries, and gives detailed species accounts of major Wisconsin fish families, including photographs.

Gathering Waters
A land trust conservation organization formed in 1995 to assist land trusts, landowners and communities in their efforts to protect Wisconsin's land and water resources.

Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin
A not-for-profit organization providing grants to local conservation groups who are dedicated to enhancing Wisconsin's natural resources.

Ozaukee Washington Land Trust
Through preservation and education, the OWLT protects the natural areas and open spaces of Ozaukee and Washington counties in southeastern Wisconsin.

Protecting Our Waters
Milwaukee River Basin Partnership
This web site provides local governments, developers and citizens with a planning guide that encourages good land-use decisions to protect Milwaukee River Basin water resources.

The State of Natural Resources (PDF)
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Concentrating of public health and safety, sustaining ecosystems, people, and outdoor recreation.

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.

Wisconsin Coastal Management Program
Established in 1978, this program seeks to preserve, protect and wisely use the resource of the Lake Michigan and Lake Superior coastline for current and future generations.

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
WDNR's mission is To protect and enhance Wisconsin's natural resources, to provide a healthy, sustainable environment, and to ensure the right of all people to use and enjoy these resources.

Wisconsin Great Lakes Water Quality
University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute
Advocates the idea that "Great Lakes water quality protection is fundamentally a local concern."

Wisconsin Society for Ornithology
Features hotline reports, field trips, a checklist of Wisconsin birds, and a monthly newsletter.

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Tourism
The Great Lakes Circle Tour
Ride along on the 6,500-mile Great Lakes Circle Tour: a scenic, international road system connecting the five Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River! For new visitors to the region, this online travel guide offers informational maps, road routes and estimated mileages, and links to major cities, camping and recreation areas, and natural attractions.

Baileys Harbor, Door County
Provides tourism ideas, photographs and historical information for Baileys Harbor, located in Door County, Wisc.

The Lighthouses of Wisconsin
Seeing The Light
Join lighthouse buffs Terry and Sue Pepper on a voyage of discovery around the Great Lakes and through history. This site features extensive photography, research and observations of the lights.

Wisconsin Department of Tourism

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