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October 2007 Wetter climate and earlier snowmelt runoff noted in Great Lakes basin study U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) (10/31) While water levels in the Great Lakes are dropping, more precipitation is actually falling on the Great Lakes basin now than in the past, according to this new study from the U.S. Geological Survey. ‘Very Small Start,’ Very Big Deal Michigan Land Use Institute (10/30) Michigan’s second-largest metropolitan area is not only poised to build the state’s first new rapid transit line in more than half a century. It is also on the verge of opening the door for the rest of the state to a family of federal funding programs that could give a powerful push to efforts to build quality public transit in other urban areas around the Great Lakes State. 7th Annual Great Lakes Water Conference (10/29) The University of Toledo College of Law and its Legal Institute of the Great Lakes sponsors annual conferences each fall on water issues of importance to the Great Lakes region and the nation. This year's conference will be Nov. 18 in Toledo, Ohio. Indiana Leaf Cam VisitIndiana.com (10/24) To help make the most of your Indiana trip this fall, check out the many Leaf Cams around the state. Catch their magical explosion every fifteen minutes. Great Lakes Economic Initiative Brookings Institution (10/23) The Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program, in partnership with a network of academic, public policy, business and civic organizations, began a multi-year research and policy development initiative in 2005 to improve the economic vitality of the Great Lakes region. This site will provide updates on progress. St. Clair River portion of IJC Upper Lakes Study to be Expedited International Joint Commission (10/22) The IJC announced that its International Upper Great Lakes Study Board will expedite its study of the St. Clair River to determine whether changes in water levels are the result of natural or human influences. The Study will produce a draft report a full year ahead of schedule by February, 2009. A Corridor in Time Lewis University (10/19) This site allows visitors to dive into information about the Illinois & Michigan Canal Corridor, which connected the Great Lakes to the Illinois and Mississippi rivers in the 19th century. It expands on a book, “A Corridor In Time,” by professor John Lamb, published in 1987 by the university along with the state Office of Tourism. Great Ships Initiative (10/17) The Great Ships Initiative (GSI) is a collaborative effort to end the problem of ship-mediated invasive species in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System through independent research and demonstration of environmental technology, financial incentives and consistent basin-wide harbor monitoring. Lake Erie: Beyond the Surface WKYC-TV 3 (10/16) On the surface, it looks like any other body of water. Yet the 11th largest lake on earth has a deeper story to tell. The first thirty-minute special aired on Saturday, June 30th, and is the first of four programs dealing with the fate and future of Lake Erie. (The next part airs in mid October, followed by a special in January '08 and May of '08.) Here you can watch the special again, get the latest news regarding Lake Erie, and tap into valuable Lake Erie resources and experts. Ohio Fall Foliage 2007 Discover Ohio (10/12) This site provides a wealth of useful information for spending autumn in Ohio. Check here for driving tours, events, haunted happenings, fall color reports and more. 2007 Great Lakes Regional Data Exchange Conference (10/11) With the theme "Sharing Common Resources," this meeting, Oct. 29, in Ottawa, will address the latest advancements in regional and global observing systems and related technologies and showcase the latest technologies for sharing data through Web Services. RDX 2007 will be a part of the CRSS/ASPRS 2007 Specialty Conference Research Cautions to Catch-and-Release in Less than 4 Minutes Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (10/10) Recreational fishing that involves catch-and-release may seem like just good fun, but a recent study at the University of Illinois shows that improper handling techniques by anglers can increase the likelihood of released fish being caught by predators. Conservation Minnesota (10/9) With dependable information and effective tools, Conservation Minnesota make it easy for Minnesotans to help their elected leaders make responsible decisions and make a difference that will last for generations. Fall in Michigan Michigan.org (10/8) Every season is a beauty in Michigan. However, during the months of September, October and early November nature's palette bursts with flaming reds, oranges, yellows and rich earth tones. Check here for great tours and festivals and weekly fall color updates. Making a Great Lake Superior 2007 (10/5) Making a Great Lake Superior 2007, Oct. 29-31 in Duluth, Minn., will allow researchers, land and resource managers, educators and basin residents to participate in interdisciplinary discussions about the most important issues facing Lake Superior. Great Lakes BIONEERS Conference (10/4) Mark October 19-21 in your calendar to go to Traverse City and join hundreds of people meeting at the crossroads of ecology and social justice at the Great Lakes Bioneers Conference. Fall in Ontario Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation (10/3) From breathtaking fall colour touring to vibrant cities and outdoor adventures there's no place like Ontario. Check for upcoming events, great fall drives, fall outdoor activities and where to find peak fall color. Minnesota Water Resources Conference University of Minnesota (10/2) This event presents innovative and practical water resource management techniques and highlights research about Minnesota’s water resources. The conference, Oct. 23-24, in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, provides an opportunity to address current and emerging issues and present on lessons learned and best practices discovered. Superior Watershed Partnership GLIN's October 2007 Site of the Month (10/1) The Superior Watershed Partnership (SWP) is a regional Great Lakes non-profit serving the Upper Peninsula of Michigan; "Helping people protect Lake Superior, Lake Michigan and Lake Huron watershed by watershed". The SWP has received state, national and international awards for Great Lakes pollution prevention and innovative approaches to public education.
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