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Strategic plan targets invasive species
The Superior Daily Telegram (11/17)
Douglas County’s Land Conservation Committee is forwarding a plan to the county board that takes aim at invasive species.

Mich. Clean Marina Program: Public-private partners work together to improve water quality
Grand Rapids Environmental News Examiner (11/9)
Partners from the public and private sector in Michigan are working together in a voluntary program to improve the quality of the Great Lakes.

Researchers seek funding for wind test site in Lake Michigan
Grand Rapids Environmental News Examiner (11/7)
In a recent article in The Muskegon Chronicle, it was reported that researchers at Grand Valley State University’s Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center (MAREC) cited a lack of year-around data (on wind platform testing) needed by prospective development companies.

COMMENTARY: Senate needs to pass clean energy act to help Michigan
The Grand Rapids Press (10/26)
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid was absolutely correct with his recent proclamation about the current condition of the Great Lakes State: "The State of Michigan," Reid declared from the Senate Floor, with a copy Time Magazine in his hand, "is in trouble."

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Curricular Materials

Lake Effects: The Lake Superior Curriculum Guide free sample lesson
Grade level: K-8Date: 1998 Program cost: $30.00
Subjects: environmental studies, history, language arts, math, science, social studiesenvironmental studies, history, language arts, math, science, social studies
Publisher: Lake Superior Center
Correlated to education standards? Yes
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Table of Contents

synopsis:
An activity guide focusing on Lake Superior and its watershed. The material covers topics ranging from physical evolution to current human impact concerns.

review:
This 182-page activity guide focuses on Lake Superior and its watershed. The material covers topics ranging from physical evolution to current human impact concerns, and is organized into four sections: the physical Lake Superior, the living Lake Superior, the cultural Lake Superior, and a synthesis section. Each of the first three sections has a fairly detailed background section, and additional background is provided with each activity. A very detailed "how to" guide for field trips is also provided.

Issue 1: HabitatKey Characteristic 1: Accuracy
Issue 2: PollutionKey Characteristic 2: Depth
Issue 3: InvasivesKey Characteristic 3: Skills
Issue 4: EcosystemKey Characteristic 4: Action
Issue 5: BiodiversityKey Characteristic 5: Soundness
Issue 6: Build FisheriesKey Characteristic 6: Usability
Issue 7: Treaty Rights
Assessment of Coverage:
- none or N/A
limited
fair
moderately good
good
Issue 8: Manage Fisheries
Issue 9: Stewardship
Issue 10: Fishing
Issue 11: Careers -
 

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Disclaimer: The reviews of this and the other Great Lakes Fisheries education materials were conducted by a single independent reviewer. The views of this reviewer do not necessarily reflect the views of GLIN, the Great Lakes Commission, the Great Lakes Fishery Trust, or the University of Michigan.