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May 2011 Superior Watershed Partnership (5/31) The Superior Watershed Partnership and Land Trust is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Their mission is to protect and improve the natural resources of the region on a watershed basis via a variety of conservation and public education projects. What is your water footprint? (5/26) How much water do you consume based on where you live? How much water do you consume based on your food, beverage and product choices? An online tool created by Harvard students reveals your "water footprint" and creates a visual representation of urban water trends. Warmer summers increase likelihood of type E botulism in Lake Erie's wildlife (5/25) The warmer the summer, the more dead birds and fish you can expect to see along the shores of Lake Erie, according to a recent study. The deaths result from outbreaks of type E botulism. The study appears online in the Journal of Great Lakes Research. Lake Huron salmon fishery decline is a learning moment for others (5/24) Seven years ago, the Lake Huron chinook salmon fishery collapsed due to a variety of elements — all largely caused by human activity. Teeming with salmon, Lake Huron had annual yields of 75,000. However, fishing in 2010 showed only 3,200, a reported record low. Need tips for restoring Great Lakes habitats? (5/23) To help organizations or individuals interested in restoring Great Lakes natural areas, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, with funding and support from NOAA, has developed the brochure, Great Lakes Restoration: Best Management Practices. The brochure is availble for free online. Great Lakes Kite Festival (5/20) All eyes will be on the skies over Michigan's Grand Haven State Park during the Great Lakes Kite Festival this weekend, May 20-22. The event is held at the park beach, and promises to fill the sky with colorful kites of all types and sizes. Michigan Coastal News (5/19) The Spring 2011 issue of Michigan Coastal News, is now available online. Michigan Coastal News is the online newsletter of the Michigan Coastal Management Program in the Office of the Great Lakes, Department of Environmental Quality. Great Lakes Adopt a Beach events (5/18) The spring season is underway, and a variety of Adopt a Beach events are now taking place around the Great Lakes. Take advantage of these opportunities to get involved in making positive changes for the Great Lakes! Green tips for coastal living (5/13) Protect New York’s waters from the Great Lakes to Long Island Sound and all points in between with Green Tips for Coastal Living. from New York Sea Grant (NYSG). These online tips are for everyone from anglers, boaters, marina operators, beachgoers, seafood enthusiasts and beyond. May is American Wetlands Month (5/11) This May marks the 21st anniversary of American Wetlands Month, a time when EPA and its partners in federal, state, tribal, local, non-profit, and private sector organizations celebrate the vital importance of wetlands to the nation's ecological, economic, and social health. Survey wants your opinion on Lake Superior access (5/10) Minnesota’s Lake Superior Coastal Program launched an online survey this week to gather data on what residents and visitors think about public access to Lake Superior. The 10-question online survey is open to anyone who lives, works or plays along Minnesota’s 189 miles of Lake Superior shoreline. Responses will be collected through June 17. Ohio Sea Grant Twine Line (5/9) The summer 2011 edition of Ohio Sea Grant's newsletter, Twine Line, is now available online. This issue features articles on nanoparticles in the water, a look back at the COSEE Great Lakes program, efforts to lead to the recovery of a threatened snake species, and more. Michigan Industrial Energy Center training programs (5/6) The Michigan Industrial Energy Center (MEIC) is hosting two upcoming training programs: Best Practices in Steam Systems is on May 25, and AIRMaster+ Qualified Specialist Training is June 7-10, 2011. MEIC offers energy training, energy assessments, information and more. National Drinking Water Week (5/3) May 1-7 is National Drinking Water Week! Browse the U.S. EPA's website on protecting drinking water for information and tips regarding drinking water sources, pollution prevention and more. GLIN May Site of the Month (5/2) GLIN's Site of the Month for May is the Superior Watershed Partnership and Land Trust (SWP). The SWP mission is to protect and improve the natural resources of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan on a watershed basis.
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