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February 2009 President’s Proposed EPA Budget (2/27) Read the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's statement regarding President Barack Obama's proposed budget. "With these proposed resources, and the president’s strong environmental agenda, it should be overwhelmingly clear that EPA is back on the job," says the EPA administrator. Great Lakes: Preparing for Climate Change (2/26) The International Association for Great Lakes Research (IAGLR) released a new fact sheet entitled "The Great Lakes at a Crossroads: Preparing for Climate Change." The report details how climate change in the Great Lakes differs from other regions. Video: EPA chief discusses Great Lakes (2/25) View EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson’s speech on the Great Lakes, from her remarks at the semiannual meeting of the Great Lakes Commission this week. New Lake Michigan Circle Tour and Lighthouse Map now available (2/24) The new Circle Tour and Lighthouse map shows all of the lighthouses around Lake Michigan and provides highlights, accessibility and a photo of over 20 lighthouses! Order a free copy online. Input sought on the future of national parks (2/23) The National Parks Second Century Commission is reaching out to the American public to invite input on the future of the national parks through a series of public meetings and a new website. The Commission has recently announced a public “town meeting” forum in Chicago where the public is invited to provide input on issues affecting the national parks The meeting will take place March 4, 2009. It's a Wonderful Lake - What if it Disappeared? (2/20) Lake Superior Magazine's special State of the Lake report entitled "It's a Wonderful Lake" is a look at what might happen meteorologically, ecologically and economically if Lake Superior were to disappear. 2009 Life on Lake Erie Photo Contest (2/19) Camera buffs who want to capture the essence of Lake Erie life on film – or on memory card in this digital age – and share the wonders of the lake can enter the Ohio Lake Erie Commission (OLEC) 2009 photo contest. Status and Trends of Wetlands in the Coastal Watersheds of the Eastern United States (2/18) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announces the release of the joint NOAA/U.S. Fish and Wildlife study, Status and Trends of Wetlands in the Coastal Watersheds of the Eastern United States. The report shows a loss of 59,000 acres per year in coastal watersheds of the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and Great Lakes from 1998 to 2004. Living Waters: Reading the Rivers of the Lower Great Lakes (2/17) SUNY Press recently published Living Waters: Reading the Rivers of the Lower Great Lakes. This new book relays stories of the rivers, creeks, ponds and springs of New York and Canada that largely determine the health of the lower Great Lakes. Adopt-a-Beach™ Efforts in 2008 (2/16) Check out the Alliance for the Great Lakes' annual Adopt-a-Beach™ newsletter, now online, and learn how thousands of volunteer beach adopters made a difference for Great Lakes beaches throughout 2008. Canadian Association on Water Quality (2/13) The Canadian Association on Water Quality is a non-governmental, non-profit organization for scientists, engineers, technologists, administrators, practitioners and students engaged in or interested in research on water quality or on the control or treatment of water pollution. The Woodland Savanna Land Conservancy (2/12) The Woodland Savanna Land Conservancy is dedicated to long-term preservation of open land in Northwest Indiana. Speak on the Great Lakes (2/11) Revitalizing the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement is an investment in our common future that will improve our economy, help the environment, protect human health and foster innovation. This site helps individuals speak out in support of the Great Lakes. Superior Outdoors Magazine (2/10) Superior Outdoors is an outdoor lifestyle magazine that covers outdoor adventure, conservation and outstanding photography from the rugged north shore of the world’s largest lake. For Superior Outdoors, every issue is a green issue. NY Sea Grant Great Lakes Splash! (2/9) The first edition of the New York Sea Grant Great Lakes Extension's online newsletter is now available online. VHS and You: Keeping Wisconsin's Waters Healthy (2/6) Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS) is a deadly fish virus and an invasive species. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has posted a brief new video entitled "Preserving Your Bait," in which fisheries biologist Ted Treska demonstrates how to properly preserve dead bait to help prevent the spread of VHS. Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge (2/5) Along the sourthern edge of Lake Erie in Ohio lies the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Complex. This complex is made up of three National Wildlife Refuges, two divisions and one waterfowl production area. Become a Minnesota Master Naturalist (2/4) Minnesotans who enjoy learning about the natural world can become a Minnesota Master Naturalist volunteer. Master Naturalist volunteers complete a 40-hour hands-on course with expert instructors and fellow learners – studying natural history, environmental interpretation, and conservation stewardship. The Great Lakes Nature Alliance (2/3) The Great Lakes Nature Alliance is a network of nature organizations dedicated to instilling a love of nature and publicizing nature-based activities in the Great Lakes and beyond. GLIN's February Site of the Month (2/2) GLIN's February Site of the Month is Our Shared Waters, the website of the Year of Our Shared Waters, a celebration of the centennial of the Boundary Waters Treaty.
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