Great Lakes
5 States To Continue Suit Demanding Asian Carp Fix
Five states are moving forward with a lawsuit against the federal government demanding steps to prevent Asian carp from reaching the Great Lakes, despite recent congressional action, the Michigan attorney general’s office said Thursday.
Man Charged With Selling Live Asian Carp In Mich.
Michigan authorities have charged a man with 12 counts of selling live Asian carp in violation of a state law meant to prevent the spread of invasive species.
EPA Creates Great Lakes Protection Advisory Board
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is creating a board to help federal agencies carry out two Great Lakes protection programs.
Canada Pledges $17.5M In Fight Against Asian Carp
The Canadian government says it will spend $17.5 million over the next five years to help prevent Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes.
Asian Carp Barrier Had Power Outage
Two members of Congress say an electric barrier system near Chicago meant to prevent Asian carp from reaching the Great Lakes had a 13-minute power outage.
Pair Begins 5,300-Mile Bike Tour Around Great Lakes
In a Duluth hotel room, Kris McNeil and Zach Chase spread out the maps and gear on their beds. From dried foods and a first aid kit, to a book on speaking French, all are crucial items to guide them the next three months.
Feds, 5 States To Push For Great Lakes Wind Farms
The Obama administration and five states have reached an agreement to speed up approval of offshore wind farms in the Great Lakes, which have been delayed by cost concerns and public opposition.
Feds Spend $50 Million On Carp Fight
The Obama administration will spend $51.5 million this year to shield the Great Lakes from greedy Asian carp, including first-time water sampling to determine whether the destructive fish have established a foothold in the lakes, officials said Thursday.
Environmentalists Threaten Suit Over Ballast Rule
Environmental groups say they may renew a legal battle if the federal government doesn’t toughen proposed regulations of ship ballast water that has brought invasive species such as zebra mussels to the Great Lakes.
Obama Seeks $31 Million For Great Lakes Dredging
President Barack Obama’s proposed budget for next year includes $31 million for dredging commercial harbors and navigation channels in the Great Lakes.
Coast Guard Begins Icebreaking On Great Lakes
The U.S. Coast Guard has begun ice breaking operations in response to colder temperatures and ice growth in the western Great Lakes region.
MacArthur Lock Closing Sunday As Season Winds Down
The MacArthur Lock is closing for the winter as the Great Lakes shipping season winds down.
5 States Take Asian Carp Case To Supreme Court
Five states asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday to hear their plea for quicker federal action to prevent Asian carp and other invasive species from moving between the Great Lakes and Mississippi river watersheds.
Report Says Farm Runoff Declining Near Great Lakes
A report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture says farmers are cutting back significantly on the amount of soil and nutrients eroding from fields to the Great Lakes and neighboring waterways.
Great Lakes Harbor Cleanups Planned
Environmental Protection Agency chief Lisa Jackson says the Obama administration will target nine polluted harbors for accelerated cleanups under a program to heal the ailing Great Lakes.
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