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Gov. Snyder signs law for $21M in 'emergency' dredging of public harbors and marinas
Gov. Rick Snyder has signed legislation providing $21 million for 58 “emergency” harbor dredging projects, a decision based on the historic low water levels in lakes Michigan and Huron.
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Great Lakes map shows the way to combat 'death by a thousand cuts'
A new comprehensive map of the Great Lakes shows areas that have experienced the greatest cumulative impact from environmental stressors, such as pollution, invasive species and climate change, as well as areas with the greatest ecological benefit to humans.
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Federal spending cuts would hit Great Lakes restoration
TRAVERSE CITY –– Environmental activists say federal programs designed to protect and clean up the Great Lakes will take a big hit if Congress and President Barack Obama don't reach a budget deal soon.
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Great Lakes Commission seeks software to identify invasive-species sellers
The Great Lakes Commission is requesting statements of qualification from independent consultants, firms, universities and other interested parties to develop web-crawling software that will identify online invasive-species sellers.
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Lawmaker wants federal review of Lake Michigan outflows to Chicago
TRAVERSE CITY –– A member of Congress from Michigan called for a federal review Thursday of water releases from Lake Michigan through an outlet at Chicago, a century-old practice that she said should end as Great Lakes levels approach record lows.
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Another victim of invasive species shipwrecks
LANSING — Thousands of shipwrecks lie at the bottom of Michigan waters. These cultural treasures attract thousands of visitors to the state, but changing conditions in the Great Lakes threaten their preservation.
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