GLIN==> Great Lakes News: Glimmers of hope in the Asian carp battle

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*Glimmers of hope in the Asian carp battle* 
<http://www.glu.org/news/2010/06/glimmers-of-hope-in-the-asian-carp-battle/>

As data emerges that suggests that only a small number of Asian carp 
have made it into the Lake Michigan watershed, Great Lakes Senators are 
calling upon the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to perform a full analysis 
of how to achieve hydrological separation of the Great Lakes and 
Mississippi River basins.

Countdown to the Great Lakes United 
<http://www.glu.org/news/2010/06/the-tall-ships-make-their-way-to-the-great-lakes-this-summer/>TALL 
SHIPS CHALLENGE 2010 
<http://www.glu.org/news/2010/06/the-tall-ships-make-their-way-to-the-great-lakes-this-summer/> 


Denis Sullivan 
<http://www.glu.org/news/2010/06/the-tall-ships-make-their-way-to-the-great-lakes-this-summer/>*The 
Great Lakes United TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE 2010 ®* is sailing towards 6 
port festivals throughout the summer. This is your chance to take part 
in a truly unique Great Lakes experience, learn a bit about water 
conservation, and enjoy family-friendly activities at the same time!

The time has come to rewrite the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement 
<http://www.glu.org/news/2010/06/the-time-has-come-to-rewrite-the-great-lakes-water-quality-agreement/>

Right now Canada and the United States are accepting comments on 
issue-specific aspects of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement, from 
toxics to climate change to invasive species. Great Lakes United is 
calling on all citizens to ensure a new Agreement reflects current 
concerns and solutions, and challenge the two countries to protect this 
vital ecosystem for centuries to come by making sure to participate in 
the renegotiation process.

Ohio power plant responsible for 46 million fish deaths annually 
<http://www.glu.org/news/2010/06/ohio-power-plant-responsible-fish-deaths/> 
<http://www.glu.org/news/2010/06/western-lake-erie-waterkeeper-association-takes-a-stand-against-fish-killing-in-maumee-bay-by-bayshore-coal-plant/> 
<http://www.glu.org/news/2010/06/western-lake-erie-waterkeeper-association-takes-a-stand-against-fish-killing-in-maumee-bay-by-bayshore-coal-plant/>

Coalplant 
<http://www.glu.org/news/2010/06/western-lake-erie-waterkeeper-association-takes-a-stand-against-fish-killing-in-maumee-bay-by-bayshore-coal-plant/>Modern 
cooling towers the best solution to ending the fish killing; group also 
calls for fines if fish killing limits are exceeded.





*Green Cities for a healthy river and communities* 
<http://www.glu.org/news/2010/06/green-cities-for-a-healthy-river-and-communities/>

Green infrastructure is on the rise and cities like Montreal look to 
take the lead in its use and development. Low-impact development 
solutions are being developed and used to help protect the St. Lawrence 
River and Great Lakes basin.
	

*Here are the latest headlines from the Summer Edition of Great Lakes News.*

Articles from this edition and previous newsletters are online at
http://www.glu.org/news.


OTHER HEADLINES
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The need for sustainability in cage aquaculture 
<http://www.glu.org/news/2010/06/the-need-for-sustainability-in-cage-aquaculture/>

Go green to protect water! Two simple things you can do to recycle 
rainwater in your yard 
<http://www.glu.org/news/2010/06/go-green-to-protect-water-two-simple-things-you-can-do-to-recycle-rainwater-in-your-yard/>
Great Lakes United and the Great Lakes Fishery Commission Storm the Hill 
Calling for Asian carp and Screening Protections 
<http://www.glu.org/news/2010/06/great-lakes-united-and-the-great-lakes-fishery-commission-storm-the-hill-calling-for-asian-carp-and-screening-protections/>

Biodiversity and greening of Montreal Summit 
<http://www.glu.org/news/2010/06/biodiversity-and-greening-of-montreal-summit/>

Saving Energy and Water throughout the Hot Summer 
<http://www.glu.org/news/2010/06/saving-energy-and-water-throughout-the-hot-summer/>

Green Cities for a healthy river and communities 
<http://www.glu.org/news/2010/06/green-cities-for-a-healthy-river-and-communities/>



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