GLIN==> Great Lakes Commission News Briefs: May 14, 2009

 <http://www.glc.org> Great Lakes Commission News Briefs



A monthly summary of issues, activities and events 
at the Great Lakes Commission 

May 14, 2009 



Commission hails President Obama's $475 million Great Lakes Initiative 
President Barack Obama's vision for Great Lakes restoration gained more
clarity with the May 7 release of additional detail on a FY10 spending plan
for $475 million in restoration and protection programs for the lakes. More
<http://glc.org/email/09/newsbriefs05-09.html#story1>  

Upper Great Lakes study recommends no remedial measures 
A draft report issued May 1 by the International Upper Great Lakes Study
suggested that while there has been an increase in the rate of outflow on
the St. Clair River from Lake Huron to Lake Erie between 1962 and 2006, it
is likely due to natural, not man-made, forces; is not ongoing; and not
problematic enough to warrant remedial action "at this time." More
<http://glc.org/email/09/newsbriefs05-09.html#story2>  

Corps receives $75 million in stimulus money for Great Lakes navigation, but
none for Soo Lock expansion 
A recently released list of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects in the
Great Lakes to be federally funded by Recovery Act (stimulus) money totaled
$74.797 million, but did not include any funding for the Soo Locks Expansion
Project. More <http://glc.org/email/09/newsbriefs05-09.html#story3>  

Four cruise ships plan Great Lakes itineraries in 2009 
Four overnight cruise ships will be sailing in the Great Lakes this year,
including two for the first time, and one newly built ship on her maiden
voyage. Newcomers to the lakes will include Clelia II, a 100-passenger,
yacht-like vessel, launched earlier this year following a major refurbishing
and offering all suites for accommodations. More
<http://glc.org/email/09/newsbriefs05-09.html#story4>  

Asian carp barrier activated on Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal 
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers activated a long-planned second - and more
permanent - electric Asian carp barrier on the Chicago Sanitary and Ship
Canal in April, though at low voltages as safety testing continues. More
<http://glc.org/email/09/newsbriefs05-09.html#story5>  

Water levels continue upward trend 
Water levels on lakes Michigan, Huron and Superior this spring continued a
steady climb and, heading into the boating and heaviest commercial
navigation seasons, are significantly higher than at the same time last
year. More <http://glc.org/email/09/newsbriefs05-09.html#story6>  

Great Lakes Wind Collaborative plans annual meeting in Milwaukee 
May 9 is the deadline to make hotel reservations at a special rate for the
Great Lakes Wind Collaborative's 2nd Annual Meeting planned for June 10-11,
2009, at We Energies' headquarters in Milwaukee, Wis. More
<http://glc.org/email/09/newsbriefs05-09.html#story7>  


Upcoming Events

*	Great Lakes Wind <http://glc.org/energy/wind/conf2009.html>
Collaborative 2nd Annual Meeting 
June 10-11, 2009
Milwaukee, Wis.
*	Great <http://glc.org/ans/panel.html#glpmeet>  Lakes Panel on
Aquatic Nuisance Species 
June 25-26, 2009
Grand Island, NY
*	Annual <http://glc.org/meeting/index.html>  Meeting of the Great
Lakes Commission
Sept. 29-30, 2009
Erie, Pa.

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