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Great Lakes steel production falls by 7,000 tons
Steel production fell by 7,000 tons in the Great Lakes region last week, according to the American Iron and Steel Institute. Read the full story by the Northwest Indiana Times. Read the full story
Michigan Supreme Court sides with group opposing removal of Lake Michigan dunes for development
The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a group focused on preservation of the areas around the mouth of the Kalamazoo River, allowing the group to argue in circuit court against a proposed development that would impact Michigan’s coastal dunes. Read the full story by MLive. Read the full story
Great Lakes fish and wildlife bill introduced in Senate
Great Lakes fish and wildlife populations would get a boost under a bill introduced in the U.S. Senate. Supporters say the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act will provide critical resources to conserve and restore fish and wildlife populations across the region. Read the full story by the Duluth News Tribune. Read the full…
UMD’s Blue Heron charters ‘world-class research’
One research vessel owned and operated by the University of Minnesota-Duluth (UMD) is dedicated to better exploring the Great Lakes region. This year, a team of researchers from UMD is looking at algae blooms on the lakes. Read the full story by KBJR-TV – Duluth, MN. Read the full story
A ferry line is a vital link to the mainland for a Lake Superior island. Now, its assets may be sold
A ferry service that’s a lifeline for residents traveling to and from a Lake Superior island may sell its assets to new owners this year. Read the full story by Wisconsin Public Radio. Read the full story
DEC announces competitive grant program for Finger Lakes watersheds
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has made awards ranging from $25,000 to $50,000 available for local communities to restore and protect water quality in the Finger Lakes watershed. The grants are supported by the state’s Environmental Protection Fund and administered through the DEC’s Finger Lakes Watershed Grant Program. Read the full story…