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Daily News:
May 18, 2008
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In the News Great Lakes Water Compact nears agreement in Ohio legislature The Plain Dealer (5/16) Lawmakers in both Wisconsin and Michigan this week nearly unanimously approved the proposed interstate agreement. That leaves only Ohio and Pennsylvania as states that have not signed on to the water deal. Phosphorus ban looms; your lawn won't care The Grand Rapids Press (5/16) Phosphorus is being rooted out of the home and garden, and a Michigan-wide ban may be in the future. Quebec seeks allies for battle against algae The Montreal Gazette (5/16) The provincial Environment Department wants to enlist lakeside residents in Quebec's cottage country in the fight against the plague of blue-green algae. Lake St. Clair festival takes students into water The Detroit News (5/16) The Lake St. Clair festival featured interactive presentations and exhibits designed to teach students about the importance of water, how it's used in daily life and why it needs to be safeguarded from pollution. Communities take action to protect Great Lakes National Public Radio (5/16) Communities surrounding the Great Lakes are working to protect the major fresh water resource, which is threatened by fluctuating water levels, invasive species and pollution. Punctured pipe causes diversion in Ontario The Hamilton Spectator (5/15) Halton Region is diverting treated, disinfected wastewater from its usual destination in Hamilton Harbour to Lake Ontario after an underground pipe was punctured. Wisconsin lawmakers want changes in fishing tournament rules Chicago Tribune (5/15) State lawmakers want changes in Wisconsin's new fishing tournament rules to address fishing groups' complaints. Verdant Power tests free-flow turbines Daily Commercial News (5/14) Underwater turbine test units will be deployed in the St. Lawrence River near Cornwall, Ontario in fall 2008.
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