GLIN==> Great Lakes News: Winter Edition

Tall ship adventures with an environmental message 
<http://www.glu.org/news/2010/01/tall-ship-adventures-with-an-environmental-message/>

<http://www.glu.org/news/2010/01/tall-ship-adventures-with-an-environmental-message/>For 
10 years the Denis Sullivan, a replica of a Great Lakes schooner, has 
been sailing the Great Lakes, teaching youth about the ecosystem and the 
operation of a tall ship. In 2010 she will be Great Lakes United's 
signature ship in a race across the five lakes.

Waterkeeper takes lead role in implementing Buffalo's clean up plan 
<http://www.glu.org/news/2010/01/waterkeeper-takes-lead-role-in-implementing-buffalo%e2%80%99s-clean-up-plan/>

<http://www.glu.org/news/2010/01/waterkeeper-takes-lead-role-in-implementing-buffalo%e2%80%99s-clean-up-plan/>Waterkeepers 
have arisen in communities around the world as grassroots advocates for 
clean water and conservation of water resources. Usually these groups 
act as advocates outside of the government structures; however, the 
Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper has moved from campaigning for cleanup, to 
leading the job itself.


Education program builds links between schools, watershed, and community 
<http://www.glu.org/news/2010/01/education-program-builds-links-between-schools-watershed-and-community/>

<http://www.glu.org/news/2010/01/education-program-builds-links-between-schools-watershed-and-community/>A 
ground-breaking new program, the River College Network works with 
teachers to develop customized learning strategies, modules and 
activities which integrate environmental issues and watershed management 
within existing courses.

Economic downturn throws fatal blow to member group 
<http://www.glu.org/news/2010/01/economic-downturn-throws-fatal-blow-to-member-group/>

<http://www.glu.org/news/2010/01/economic-downturn-throws-fatal-blow-to-member-group/>The 
Environmental Association for Great Lakes Education (EAGLE) was forced 
to close its doors earlier this year as the recession rippled across the 
non-profit world.
	
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Battling Back the Asian Carp: <http://www.glu.org/asiancarp>**
* <http://www.glu.org/asiancarp>
Great Lakes United has launched a special web page devoted to the Asian 
carp issue, as it continues to make headlines across the region. We have 
been working vigorously for action before the carp reaches the Great Lakes.

*For the latest headlines, updates, and action alerts, visit 
**www.glu.org/asiancarp* <http://www.glu.org/asiancarp>*.*

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*Other Headlines:*

Putting a finger on watershed protection 
<http://www.glu.org/news/2010/01/putting-a-finger-on-watershed-protection/>

2009 In Review: Highlights in the fight to protect the Great Lakes and 
St. Lawrence River 
<http://www.glu.org/news/2010/01/2009-in-review-highlights-in-the-fight-to-protect-the-great-lakes-and-st-lawrence-river/>

At long last, Coast Guard proposes new rule on ballast water 
<http://www.glu.org/news/2010/01/at-long-last-coast-guard-proposes-new-rule-on-ballast-water/>

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*Commentary -
A Member Perspective:*

How a new money system can benefit the Great Lakes 
<http://www.glu.org/news/2010/01/how-a-new-money-system-can-benefit-the-great-lakes/>

<http://www.glu.org/news/2009/09/state-of-the-lakes-not-that-great/>

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