Articles on the Environment and Water

Includes climate change, conservation, ecosystems, emissions, fishing, Great Lakes, invasive species, natural resources, preservation, policy, rivers, runoff, shipping, tourism, and wildlife.

Oil Spill Now Stretches 35 Miles; Gov Knocks Firm's Response
Detroit News, July 29, 2010

Record Phosphorus Level Spurs Worry for Maumee River; Cause Unknown
Toledo Blade, July 28, 2010

Indiana Settles on Design for Asian Carp Fencing
Associated Press, July 28, 2010

Waukesha Council Affirms Lake Water Need
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 27, 2010

Milfoil: Bass Anglers Love It, Water Skiers Curse It, Minnesotans Fight Over How to Deal with It
MinnPost, July 26, 2010

After Dam Failure, Iowa's Nine-Mile-Long Lake Delhi Is Gone
Des Moines Register, July 26, 2010

Hotspots with Bad Air Need Far More Attention
Detroit Free Pres, July 26, 2010

From Clean Air to Elevated Trains, Kansas City-area Engineering Firms Tout their Projects
Kansas City Star, July 26, 2010

Dredging Funds Would Be Welcomed by Local Boaters, Marinas
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, July 25, 2010

Water a Concern for 2050
Topeka Capital-Journal, July 24, 2010

Carp, Water Shortages Reason to Worry
Detroit Free Press, July 24, 2010

Ontario Faces U.S. Challenge in Developing Great Lakes Wind Power
Toronto Star, July 24, 2010

Great Lakes Warm Up, May Hit New Highs
Detroit News, July 23, 2010

University of Milwaukee-Wisconsin School of Freshwater Sciences Awarded $535,000 Grant
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 22, 2010

When it Comes to Trees, Chicago’s Efforts to Go Green Are Not Able to Bear Fruit
Chicago News Cooperative, July 22, 2010

Groups Study Great Lakes-Mississippi River Split
Associated Press, July 22, 2010

Great Lakes Tempt a Thirsty Nation
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 21, 2010

Wind Turbines on Lake Erie Face Many Challenges, Including Ice
Cleveland Plain Dealer, July 21, 2010

Shoreline Rules Await Green Light
Minneapolis Star Tribune, July 21, 2010

Culver Asks Fed to Review 4 Reservoirs' Flood Plans
Des Moines Register, July 21, 2010

Experts: More Freighter Traffic Signal of Rebound
Port Huron Times Herald, July 21, 2010

5 States File Suit over Asian Carp
Associated Press, July 20, 2010

Obama's Policy Can Affect Future Alternative Energy Jobs in the Great Lakes Region
Cleveland Environmental New Examiner, July 20, 2010

Iowa's Department of Natural Resources Ignoring 16 Laws, State Audit Finds
Des Moines Register, July 20, 2010

5 Great Lakes States Sue Feds over Asian Carp
Associated Press, July 19, 2010

Wind Conference Focuses on Potential for Growth in the Great Lakes
Cleveland Plain Dealer, July 19, 2010

Environmentalists Protest Ameren's Proposed Coal Ash Landfill in Labadie
St. Louis Beacon, July 19, 2010

Lake Superior, a Huge Natural Climate Change Gauge, Is Running a Fever
New York Times, July 19, 2010

In Singapore, Milwaukee Water Industry Has a Role Model
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 18, 2010

Crandon Water Testing Firm Buys into Region's High-Tech Vision
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 18, 2010

Index Measures Humans' Impact on Water Resources
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 18, 2010

Stabenow: Congress May Nto Have to Act to Halt Asian Carp
Detroit News, July 16, 2010

Seafood Still Plentiful in Central Illinois, Despite Oil Spill
Springfield State Journal-Register, July 16, 2010

'Greening' of Great Lakes Isn't a Good Thing
Detroit News, July 15, 2010

Quinn: Catch Asian Carp, Send Them to China
Chicago Tribune, July 13, 2010

Great Lakes Cargo Shipments Increase
Green Bay Press Gazette, July 13, 2010

Officials Search for a Solution to Rising Devils Lake
Bismarck Tribune, July 13, 2010

State Hits Top-10 List for Sustainability
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 12, 2010

Some Metro East Cities Go Green to Save Green
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, July 12, 2010

State Lawmakers, Residents in a Huff over Wind Farm Plan
Niagara Gazette, July 12, 2010

Grand River Series: Waterway's History Is One of Ruin and Recovery
Muskegon Chronicle, July 11, 2010

Critics Slam Proposal to Ship Nuclear Waste through Lake Erie
Toronto Star, July 11, 2010

With Clean Energy on the Rise, Those Jobs Could Be Minnesota's
Minneapolis Star Tribune, July 10, 2010

Cruises Give Kids, Naturalists Underwater Views
Detroit Free Press, July 8, 2010

Ohio Officials Call for Barrier to Keep Asian Carp Out of Great Lakes
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 7, 2010

Few Cities, Counties Join Flood Insurance Program
Des Moines Register, July 7, 2010

A River's Reckoning
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 6, 2010

Bacteria Follow Rainwater to Lake Michigan: When E. Coli Levels Spike, Swimmers Can Be at Risk
Kalamazoo Gazette, July 4, 2010

Ash Borer Problem Continues to Grow in Bay County, Great Lakes Bay Region
Bay City Times, July 4, 2010

Stopping Asian Carp Could Increase Risk of Flooding
Gary Post-Tribune, July 3, 2010

Water Waste in Canada 'Alarming': Study
Montreal Gazette, July 3, 2010

Tree Planters Unite Hog Farmers, Environmentalists
Des Moines Register, July 3, 2010

Scrima Refuses to Restart Lake Push
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 2, 2010

Great Lakes Face New Carp Nightmare
Detroit News, July 2, 2010

Asian Carp Steadily Moving Up Indiana
Chicago Tribune, July 1, 2010

June 2010

Lake Water Letter Drafted for Waukesha Mayor
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 30, 2010

Flood Risk in Des Moines Spawns Dam Dispute
Des Moines Register, June 30, 2010

Great Lakes Gets $8.2 Million for 2 New Research Vessels
Associated Press, June 29, 2010

Worries Mount about Des Moines Levees
Des Moines Register, June 29, 2010

Insect Signals Rouge River Is on Mend
Detroit News, June 29, 2010

Privately Managed Dams Present Safety Concerns
Indianapolis Star, June 29, 2010

Conservationists: Army Corps Too Slow in Stopping Carp from Reaching Great Lakes
Detroit News, June 28, 2010

Whether Pristine or Wild, City Park Closures Spark an Outcry
Detroit Free Press, June 28, 2010

Group Aims to Jump-Start Electric Cars Here
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, June 28, 2010

Asian Carp Forces Troubleshooters to Dream Big
Chicago Tribune, June 27, 2010

Waubee Lake's White Bass Latest Sign of Illegal Stocking
Fort Wayne News-Sentinel, June 26, 2010

As Ethanol Booms, Critics Warn of Environmental Effect
New York Times, June 24, 2010

South Dakota State University Becomes Partner in Winter Wheat Initiative
Sioux City Journal, June 24, 2010

Asian Carp Discovered Near Lake Michigan
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 23, 2010

Lake Series: Rules Skirted and Lakes Under Attack
Minneapolis Star Tribune, June 23, 2010

DNR Board Approves Phosphorus Limits in State Waterways
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 23, 2010

BP: Come for the Gulf Disaster, Stay for the Great Lakes Pollution
Huffington Post, June 22, 2010

Cell Tower Despoils Boundry Waters, Conservation Group Alleges in Lawsuit
St. Paul Pioneer Press, June 22, 2010

Lake Erie Drilling Ban Opposed
Windsor Star, June 21, 2010

Air Pollution Rules Could Cost Iowa Plants Millions
Des Moines Register, June 21, 2010

Turbines in Lake Erie Pose Risk to Western New York
Buffalo News, June 21, 2010

Michigan Scolded over Drop-Off in Air Quality Monitoring
Detroit Free Press, June 21, 2010

Critics: Merger of Michigan Agencies Gives National Resources Short Shrift
Detroit News, June 20, 2010

There's a Strong Wind Blowing over the Lakes
Green Bay Press Gazette, June 20, 2010

Digester Will Tackle Runoff Problems
Wisconsin Radio Network, June 19, 2010

U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Could Affect Property Rights along Lake Erie, Environmentalists Say
Cleveland Plain Dealer, June 18, 2010

Keep Up the Carping
Petoskey News-Review, June 18, 2010

Great Lakes Mayors Seek Review of Disaster Plans
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 17, 2010

The Fishing's Friendly on Lake Erie
Detroit Free Press, June 17, 2010

Vilsack: Farmers Reduce Some Pollution, Step Up Conservation
Des Moines Register, June 17, 2010

Great Lakes Drilling Issues Could Be on November Ballot
Petoskey News, June 15, 2010

Farm Bill Funds May Fight Floods: Plan Would Earmark $50 Million a Year for Water Retention
InForum of Fargo-Moorhead, June 15, 2010

Saginaw Voyaguers Paddle Down Tittabawassee, Saginaw Rivers to Reenact Great Lakes Fur Trade
Saginaw News, June 15, 2010

Foundries Polish their Image: Industry Works to Cut Costs, Pollution
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 14, 2010

Dangerous Levels of E. Coli Found in Waterways
Detroit Free Press, June 14, 2010

Invasive Species Generate Gloomy Reports for Lake Michigan
Muskegon Chronicle, June 13, 2010

White Bear Lake's Water Level Is Near Its Record Low, But History Tells a High-Low Tale
St. Paul Pioneer Press, June 13, 2010

Kansas City Says New Water Meter Program Will Help Customers and the City
Kansas City Star, June 13, 2010

Environmental Group at Odds over Cleanup of Lake Winona
St. Paul Pioneer Press, June 12, 2010

Ban Drilling in the Great Lakes Forever
Huron Daily Tribune, June 12, 2010

Northeast Ohio Residents 'Harvesting' the Rain -- for the Environment and Maybe to Save Some Cash
Cleveland Plain Dealer, June 11, 2010

ADM Receives $99 Million in Federal Aid for Second Carbon Capture Project
Decatur Herald-Review, June 11, 2010

Village of Cascade Installs Wind Turbines at Wastewater Plant
Sheboygan Press, June 11, 2010

$3.4M Contract to Restore Islands on Mississippi
Wisconsin State Journal, June 10, 2010

Sierra Club Suing Dairyland Power: Claim Plants Lack Proper Pollution Controls
LaCrosse Tribune, June 10, 2010

Pretty Picture Painted for Ag
Omaha World-Herald, June 10, 2010

Mason County Board Rejects Scandia Proposal for Offshore Wind Farm
Muskegon Chronicle, June 9, 2010

Waukesha Water Plan Review Halted
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 9, 2010

Minnesota Lawmakers Seek Study on Farming, Mississippi River Pollution
MinnPost, June 9, 2010

Lake Vermillion State Park Land Deal Finalized
Minneapolis Star Tribune, June 9, 2010

Controlling Asian Carp: Many Tools Required for Long-Term Solution
Battle Creek Enquirer, June 8, 2010

EPA Lawsuit Demands Xcel Energy Disclose Changes to Pollution Control Equipment
St. Paul Pioneer Press, June 8, 2010

Not Just Blowing Smoke: Use of Diesel-Powered Vehicles Is in Decline
Kansas City Star, June 8, 2010

Water Tour Examines Platte
Omaha World-Herald, June 7, 2010

Bubbling Up From the Earth, a Cool, Clear Gift
New York Times, June 6, 2010

Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Rejects Request to Turn Kelleys Island Quarry into a Dredge Dump
Cleveland Plain Dealer, June 5, 2010

Shedd Aquarium to Receive $630K for Great Lakes Education
Chicago Sun-Times, June 5, 2010

Will the Midwest Turn Its Back on Addressing Climate Change?
New York Times, June 4, 2010

The Environmental Cost of Oil's Journey to Minnesota
Minnesota Public Radio, June 4, 2010

Locks Won't Keep Asian Carp Out of Lake, Army Corps Says
Chicago Tribune, June 3, 2010

Stabenow Calls for End to Canadian Offshore Drilling in Great Lakes
Petoskey News, June 3, 2010

Trees, Farms Do Mix
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, June 3, 2010

Milwaukee to Host Office for International Water Purity Group
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 3, 2010

Minnesota Lawmakers Move to Halt Asian Carp, But Get Little Support
MinnPost, June 2, 2010

Endangered List May Cut Lake Erie Water Snake
Toledo Blade, June 2, 2010

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee to Announce Split Water School Plan
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 2, 2010

Rev. Jesse Jackson: BP, History of Deception
Huffington Post, June 1, 2010

Lake Turbine Plan Hits Rough Seas
Detroit News, June 1, 2010

As Climate Changes, Minnesota's Fish Feel Heat
Minneapolis Star Tribune, June 1, 2010

North Dakota's Clean Air Is Getting Cleaner
Bimarck Tribune, June 1, 2010

May 2010

New Wisconsin Marina Rules and Standards Introduced
Wisconsin Public Radio, May 31, 2010

Sewage Still Stinking Up Region's Water Supply
Gary Post-Tribune, May 30, 2010

Lawmakers Must Craft Policy to Keep Up with Development of Windmills in State
Detroit News, May 30, 2010

Sister Rivers Build Cultural Bridge between US, China
Voice of America, May 28, 2010

No Carp Hit Surface, So No Problem?
Detroit Free Press, May 27, 2010

Friends of Lake Erie Fight Sediment Dumps
Columbus Dispatch, May 26, 2010

Chicago Poisoning Operation Finds No Asian Carp
Associated Press, May 25, 2010

Better Brace for Higher Seafood Prices in Wake of BP Oil Spill, Twin Cities Dealers Say
MinnPost, May 25, 2010

Common Council Approves Milwaukee River Protection Ordinances
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 25, 2010

Salmon, Trout Population Analysis Goes High-Tech
Green Bay Press Gazette, May 23, 2010

Against the Wind
Chicago Tribune, May 21, 2010

Liquid Gold: A Long-Declining Region Considers Its Most Important Asset
Economist, May 20, 2010

Fish Poisoning Begins on Little Calumet River in Search for Asian Carp
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 20, 2010

Radioactive Material Must Be Barred from Great Lakes
Port Huron Times Herald, May 20, 2010

Disputed Renewable Power Bill Signed
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 19, 2010

Corroding Ports: Bacteria Can't Be Allowed to Slow Great Lakes Revival
Syracuse Post-Standard, May 18, 2010

Report: Wisconsin Ranks High in Reliance on Coal
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 18, 2010

EPA Will Limit Pesticides Near Salmon Streams
Associated Press, May 17, 2010

University of Minnesota Institute Invites Industry to Help Set Environmental Research Priorities
MinnPost, May 17, 2010

Muskegon Lake's Transformation Draw Praise and the Attention of Official from Other Michigan Ports
Muskegon Chronicle, May 15, 2010

Water Council to Fund 7 Research Projects
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 14, 2010

Climate Bill: Good for South Dakota or Job Killer?
Sioux Falls Argus Leader, May 14, 2010

Rain Won't Be Oily, But Gulf Spill Could Affect Midwestern Weather
Springfield State Journal Register, May 13, 2010

Great Lakes Shipping Surges in April: Numbers Still 15 Percent Below Five-Year Average
Green Bay Press Gazette, May 13, 2010

Lower Fees May Spur Growth
Indianapolis Star, May 13, 2010

Great Lakes Water Levels Drop Worries Boaters, Shippers
Detroit News, May 12, 2010

Are Farmers Cooling Chicago's Summers?
Chicago Tribune, May 12, 2010

Congress' Duty: Keep the Lakes Free of Asian Carp
South Bend Tribune, May 11, 2010

Using Michigan's Natural Assets to Economic Advantage
Detroit Free Press, May 9, 2010

Lawmaker: 'Urgency Is Now' on Fight Against Carp
Detroit News, May 6, 2010

Gulf Spill No Hazard to Birds in Minnesota, But That Could Change
MinnPost, May 6, 2010

Spring, and a Farmer's Fancy Turns to... Manure (Which, Thanks to Today's Technology, Is More Useful than Ever)
Minneapolis Star Tribune, May 6, 2010

Rouge River Is an Environmental Classroom for 2,000 Metro Teens
Detroit Free Press, May 6, 2010

Fish Poisoning of Chicago River Aims to Track Carp
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 5, 2010

Ethanol Industry Seizes on Spill
Des Moines Register, May 5, 2010

North Dakota Resources Getting Strong Look
Bismarck Tribune, May 5, 2010

Asians' Spinach Is USDA's Noxious Weed
Des Moines Register, May 5, 2010

Majority of People Attending Michigan Great Lakes Wind Council Conference Voice Support for Offshore Wind Farms
Muskegon Chronicle, May 4, 2010

A River Runs through Plans for Terre Haute's Renewal
Indianapolis Sta, May 3, 2010

Oil Spill's Economic Impact to Affect Kansas Citians, Too
Kansas City Star, May 3, 2010

Great Lakes Commission Program Enlisting Fishermen to Gather Sea Lamprey Data
Muskegon Chronicle, May 3, 2010

Supreme Failure on Asian Carp
Minneapolis Star Tribune, May 2, 2010

Illinois Lawmakers Push Upper Mississippi River Valley Flood Control Plan
Quincy Herald-Whig, May 2, 2010

About 10 Tons of Trash Removed from White River
Indianapolis Star, May 2, 2010

April 2010

Proposed Air Pollution Rules Would Restrict Toxic Emissions
Columbus Dispatch, April 30, 2010

Clean Water, Brought to You by Trees
Lincoln Journal Star, April 30, 2010

Innovation around Energy and Conservation Will Continue, Even Without New Law
Racine Journal Times, April 30, 2010

Report: Indiana Improves Its Air Quality
Indianapolis Star, April 29, 2010

Environmentalists Criticize Energy Bill Over Trash Burning
Wisconsin State Journal, April 29, 2010

Fully Fund the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative in 2010-11
Muskegon Chronicle, April 28, 2010

Offshore Atlantic Wind Farm Approved
Des Moines Register, April 28, 2010

Keep the Carp Cornered
Detroit Free Press, April 27, 2010

Metro Storm-Water Ponds Are Chemical Soups
Minneapolis Star Tribune, April 27, 2010

Pollution Control Board to Hear Case of Thief River Falls Dairy
St. Paul Pioneer Press, April 27, 2010

Bat-Killing Fungus Prompts Illinois to Close Tourist Caves
Chicago Tribune, April 27, 2010

Cape Cod Project Is Crucial Step for U.S. Wind Industry from Long Island to Lake Erie
New York Times, April 26, 2010

Supreme Court Refuses to Reopen Chicago Canal Case
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April 26, 2010

5 Suburbs Create Water Agency: Consortium Aims to Stem Tide of Rising Costs
Chicago Tribune, April 23, 2010

Restore and Recover: Federal Official Praises Shoreline Work, Job Creation
Muskegon Chronicle, April 23, 2010

Hearing Address Fish Kills at Bay Shore
Toledo Blade, April 23, 2010

Granholm Urges Regulations for Wind Farm Industry
Muskegon Chronicle, April 22, 2010

Cleveland Clinic Food Scraps Feed Worms While Green Business Activity Blossoms
Cleveland Plain Dealer, April 22, 2010

Seven Minnesota Institutions Make Princeton Review's First Guide to 'Exemplary Green' Campuses
MinnPost, April 22, 2010

Isle Royale Wolves Dwindling; Moose Holding On
Duluth News Tribune, April 22, 2010

Bad Air, Poor Water Highlight Nature Study
Des Moines Register, April 21, 2010

Canadian Companies near Great Lakes Putting More Toxins in Air than U.S.: Report
Winnepeg Free Press, April 21, 2010

Oberstar Tries to Renew Clean Water Act
Minneapolis Star Tribune, April 21, 2010

Illinois Top Environmental Policy Expert to Head Midwest EPA
Crain's Chicago Business, April 21, 2010

Wind Farms Catch a Gust on Great Lakes
Wall Street Journal, April 20, 2010

Invasive Zebra Mussel Found in Geist Reservoir
Indianapolis Star, April 20, 2010

Ten Years of Green Roofs in Chicago
Chicago Tribune, April 20, 2010

Waukesha, Once Swimming in Water Resources, Now Struggles
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April 19, 2010

Farmer Turned Activist Fights Manure-Spreading Faults
Detroit Free Press, April 19, 2010

Residents Wary of Detroit Salt Mine's Neighborhood Plan
Detroit News, April 19, 2010

Growing Concern Over Atrazine in the Water
Chicago Tribune, April 18, 2010

Procorp Technology Uses Sand to Clean, Soften Water
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April 18, 2010

Carp Fighters Need their Day in Court
Detroit Free Press, April 17, 2010

Macomb County, Michigan State University Hatch Tourism Plan for Lake St. Clair
Detroit News, April 17, 2010

Enact a Low-Carbon Fuel Standard for Michigan? Yes
Detroit Free Press, April 15, 2010

Enact a Low-Carbon Fuel Standard for Michigan? No
Detroit Free Press, April 15, 2010

Evanston Takes a Look at Wind Turbines in Lake Michigan Project
Chicago Tribune, April 14, 2010

Shipping on the Great Lakes in March Up 2 Million Tons from March 2009
Crain's Detroit Business, April 14, 2010

Global Warming Bill Unveiled
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April 13, 2010

Genesee County Starts Regional Water Authority, Potential Partners Plan Votes in Coming Weeks
Flint Journal, April 13, 2010

Groups Form Strategy to Sell Voters on Conservation Fund
Des Moines Register, April 13, 2010

The Dirtiest Plant in Chicago
NBC Chicago, April 13, 2010

Water and the Public Trust
Detroit Free Press, April 12, 2010

Burleigh Water Resource Board Wants Funds for Backflow Flooding Study
Bismarck Tribune, April 12, 2010

Alarm Bells Ringing on Lake Erie
Columbus Dispatch, April 11, 2010

Conservation Group: Close Locks
Detroit News, April 10, 2010

Detroit River Showing New Signs of Life: Wildlife Returns as Waterway Heals from Its Polluted Past
Detroit News, April 8, 2010

Suspected Source of Industrial Contaminant in Lake Calhoun Is Found
Minneapolis Star Tribune, April 8, 2010

U.S. EPA Announces $7.6 Million in Grants for Great Lakes
Bay City Times, April 8, 2010

Study Puts Cost of Closing Locks to Keep Out Carp at $4.7B
Chicago Tribune, April 7, 2010

Renewing Praries by Removing Trees
Minneapolis Star Tribune, April 7, 2010

Great Lakes Coalition Lists Twin Ports as Priority
St. Louis Post-Bulletin, April 7, 2010

Cap-and-Trade Poses Threat to Nebraska's Well-Being
Omaha World Herald, April 5, 2010

Dig into Water Sale Details to Ensure It's a Good Deal
Indianapolis Star, April 4, 2010

Great Lakes Agreement Extended
Ontario Chronicle Journal, April 4, 2010

Elk Horn Goes Electric; Will Plug-In Cars Follow?
Des Moines Register, April 4, 2010

Environmental 'Blockade' Threatens Seaway
Welland Tribune, April 3, 2010

Emissions Rules May Aid Biofuels
Sioux Falls Argus Leader, April 3, 2010

Draft Guidelines Detail Ways Homeowners, Businesses Can Reduce Sewer District Fees
Cleveland Plain Dealer, April 3, 2010

Saginaw River Shipping Season Kicks Off, With More Dredging on Tap
Bay City Times, April 2, 2010

Flood Prevention Efforts in Iowa Thwarted by Cities, Gronstal Says
Des Moines Register, April 2, 2010

Calm Weather Caused High Numbers of Pollution Alerts
Minnesota Public Radio, April 2, 2010

U.S. Unveils 25.5-MPG Rule by 2016
Detroit Free Press, April 1, 2010

Obama OKs Drilling Plan for Certain Coastal Areas
Toledo Blade, April 1, 2010

March 2010

Interest High on Low Water Levels on Great Lakes
Green Bay Press Gazette, March 30, 2010

Restore Protection for Our Waterways
Battle Creek Enquirer, March 30, 2010

Instant Health Results and Reusable Energy: Results of Notre Dame Reserach Could Improve Life, Planet
South Bend Tribune, March 30, 2010

Wind Turbines to Be Built in Lake Erie by 2010, Group Says
Cleveland Plain Dealer, March 29, 2010

Ships in U.S., Canadian Waters to Face Stricter Pollution Controls
Washington Post, March 29, 2010

Great Lakes Departments of Natural Resources Need to Unite
Detroit Free Press, March 28, 2010

Michigan Great Lake Wind Council Meets the Public - And Council Members Call Response 'Surprisingly Favorable'
Muskegon Chronicle, March 28, 2010

Wind Power Is Economic Power
Grand Rapids Press, March 28, 2010

Great Lakes Shipping Off to Good Start
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 27, 2010

Lake Erie Walleye Limits Stay Same for This Year, Forecast for 2011 Not Good
Cleveland Plain Dealer, March 26, 2010

Understanding Virtual Water to Conserve Water
Chicago Tribune, March 25, 2010

Union Proposal Threatens Sale of Xenia Water Utility
Des Moines Register, March 25, 2010

State, Local Air Quality Officials Spar with U.S. EPA over Proposed Tougher Smog Standards
Cleveland Plain Dealer, March 24, 2010

Study Says Meat Blameless for Global Warming
Des Moines Register, March 24, 2010

Supreme Court Again Denies Request to Close Locks
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 22, 2010

Our Blue Gold
National Post of Canada, March 22, 2010

Most at Hearing Want Falling Lake Levels Halted
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 22, 2010

Are Michigan's Natural Resources All for Sale?
Grand Rapids Press, March 21, 2010

Asian Carp Invasion Is an Emergency for All the Great Lakes
Saginaw News, March 21, 2010

Making a Difference with Coldwater Conservation Efforts
Oakland County Daily Tribune, March 21, 2010

Doe Run's New Technology Could End Need for Lead Smelter
St. Louis Post Dispatch, March 21, 2010

Billions to Restore Great Lakes Is Michigan Pork
Grand Rapids Press, March 20, 2010

New Fishing Guide Regulations Are Bad for Minnesota Lake Guides, Sen. Klobuchar Tells Coast Guard
MinnPost, March 19, 2010

Waukesha Commission Urges Council to Apply for Access to Great Lakes Water
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 19, 2010

New Trenton Engine Plant Helps Environment, Too
Detroit Free Press, March 19, 2010

Johnston Praised for Efforts on Water Quality
Des Moines Register, March 18, 2010

Lorain County Rural Wastewater District Good Example of Regionalism
Northern Ohio Morning Journal, March 18, 2010

Author: Great Lakes Still Under Environmental Pressures
Holland Sentinel, March 18, 2010

Ancient Sturgeon Fish Species Endangered, But Coming Back in Great Lakes Region
Cleveland Plain Dealer, March 18, 2010

Supreme Court to Reconsider Wading Into Asian Carp Fight
New York Times, March 17, 2010

Treatment of Manure Garnering Farming Industry's Attention
Wisconsin State Journal, March 16, 2010

Why Solving the Asian Carp Problem Is So Hard
Christian Science Monitor, March 16, 2010

United Auto Workers Urges Congress to Let EPA Set New Emissions Rules
Detroit News, March 15, 2010

Midwest Electric Utilities Push Senate Climate Bill Co-Authors for More Allocations
New York Times, March 15, 2010

Stewards of Sustainability
Indianapolis Star, March 15, 2010

Great Lakes Fishing Under Threat
Toledo Blade, March 14, 2010

Saving U.S. Water and Sewer Systems Would Be Costly
New York Times, March 14, 2010

Opposition from Real Estate Group and Others Is Lining Up Against Sewer District's Planned Storm Water Fees
Cleveland Plain Dealer, March 14, 2010

Powerful Future: Michigan's Economic Development Chief Touts Wind Energy's Potential
Muskegon Chronicle, March 14, 2010

A River Runs through Him
Grand Forks Herald, March 13, 2010

Water Fees Viewed as Economic Spark
Business Journal of Milwaukee, March 12, 2010

Don't Go Fishing for Lake's Trouble
Detroit News, March 12, 2010

POET's Next Big Idea: Cut Water Use 22 Percent: Plan Would Boost Ethanol Efficiency
Sioux Falls Argus Leader, March 12, 2010

New Courier Index Measures Cincinatti's Ecological Health
Business Courier of Cincinatti, March 12, 2010

Ontario's Clean Water Tech Cluster
New York Times, March 11, 2010

Federal Plan for U.S. Waters Will Not End Recreational Fishing, Officials Say
FOX News, March 10, 2010

Great Lakes Bay Passed Over in First Round of Restoration Funding
Bay City Times, March 10, 2010

Marquette, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Joint Research Program for Water Industry
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 9, 2010

Grand Calument River in EPA Target Area
Gary Post-Tribune, March 8, 2010

Bill Seeks to Protect Water Supply
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 8, 2010

Study of Birds' Migratory Patterns May Help State Economically
Columbus Dispatch, March 8, 2010

Great Lakes Algae: Not So Good to Be Green
Holland Sentinel, March 6, 2010

Cash for Lakes Welcomed
Sarnia Observer, March 6, 2010

Lake Level Hearing Locations Slammed
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 6, 2010

Carp Solution Could Provide Financial Benefits
Chicago News Cooperative, March 5, 2010

Study Finds Elevated Rates of Cancer in Crestwood
Chicago Tribune, March 5, 2010

Mayor Richard Daley: Carpe Die 'Em
Wall Street Journal, March 3, 2010

Waukesha Might Send Lake Water Beyond Its Boundaries
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 3, 2010

Sex Hormones Tested in Fight Against Sea Lamprey
Detroit Free Press, March 2, 2010

Wind Farm in the Great Lakes? Big Potential Meets Big Opposition.
Christian Science Monitor, March 1, 2010

Asian Carp Fight May Close Chicago River
Chicago Tribune, March 1, 2010


February 2010

Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority Misses Out on Federal Stimulus Money While Other Great Lakes Ports Collect Millions
Cleveland Plain Dealer, February 28, 2010

Land Conservation Signup Set
Des Moines Register, February 28, 2010

Big Week Ahead for Offshore Wind
Ludington Daily News, February 26, 2010

Road Salt on Highways Saves Lives, But May Ruin Urban Streams, Federal Study Says
Cleveland Plain Dealer, February 26, 2010

Engineers Offer Details of Two Des Moines Levee Projects
Des Moines Register, February 26, 2010

Will Canada's Wind Turbines Invade Lakes?
Detroit Free Press, February 26, 2010

Farm Drainage Proposal Based on Sound Science
Des Moines Register, February 26, 2010

Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in Minneapolis
Minneapolis Star Tribune, February 26, 2010

Waukesha Water Options to Hit Pocketbooks
Kansas City Star, February 25, 2010

Lawmakers Target Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Authority to Test for E. Coli
Kansas City Star, February 25, 2010

Great Goals for the Great Lakes
Washington Post, February 25, 2010

Timely Help for Lakes
Detroit Free Press, February 25, 2010

The Politics of the Carp Crisis
Holland Sentinel, February 24, 2010

Grand Calumet Left Off List of Sites for Cleanup Money
Gary Post-Tribune, February 24, 2010

Illinois Seeks to Block New Michigan Move in Asian Carp Battle
Chicago Tribune, February 23, 2010

U.S. EPA Looks at Electroplating Plants in Cleveland, Chicago as Source of PFCs, Potentially Dangerous 'Emerging Pollutant'
Cleveland Plain Dealer, February 23, 2010

Ankeny Takes Steps to Preserve Natural Prairie
Des Moines Register, February 23, 2010

Groups Like Obama's Great Lakes Plan, But Funding an Issue
Minnesota Public Radio, February 22, 2010

Lake St. Clair Down 30 Inches: Low Water Level Damages Docks
Detroit News, February 22, 2010

U.S. Looks for Help in Battling Asian Carp Invasion
Vancouver Sun, February 21, 2010

EPA Plans to Spend $2.2 Billion on Great Lakes
Chicago Tribune, February 20, 2010

White House Looks at Invasive Fish
Detroit Free Press, February 20, 2010

Stopping Carp Can Save Great Lakes Industries and Increase Jobs
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 18, 2010

Barrett Calls for Scaling Back Global-Warming Bill
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 18, 2010

Closing the Carp Highway
New York Times, February 18, 2010

Recycling Program Has Made a Difference
Des Moines Register, February 18, 2010

No Carp Found in Chicago Canal on Day 1 of Search
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 17, 2010

Feds' Plan No Match for Carp
Detroit Free Press, February 17, 2010

Great Lakes Program Needs Full Funding
Green Bay Press Gazette, February 17, 2010

Don't Rush Redesign of Farmland Drainage
Des Moines Register, February 17, 2010

Global Warming Bill Bad for Paper Industry
Wisconsin Rapids Tribune, February 17, 2010

Keokuk Pollution Fine Set at $1 Million
Des Moines Register, February 17, 2010

Bay City Attorney to Help Lead International Great Lakes Water Level Study
Bay City Times, February 16, 2010

Cuts Aren't as Drastic as Feared in Great Lakes Initiative
Green Bay Press Gazette, February 15, 2010

Asian Carp Threat Stirs Rethink of Century-Old Feat
Wall Street Journal, February 15, 2010

River Town on Front Line of Asian Carp Invasion
Chicago Tribune, February 14, 2010

Oil and Gas Drilling's Threat to Our Drinking Water Is Local, National Debate
Cleveland Plain Dealer, February 14, 2010

Snow Brings a Wrinkle to Farm-Runoff Worries
Des Moines Register, February 14, 2010

Non-Native Species Infiltrated the Great Lakes Long Before the Asian Carp Threat
Peoria Journal Star, February 13, 2010

Environmental Groups Oppose Plan to Fight Asian Carp
Christian Science Monitor, February 13, 2010

Lake Erie Walleye Spawning Woes the Key to Dwindling Schools of Fish
Cleveland Plain Dealer, February 12, 2010

Asian Carp Proposal Isn't Pleasing Many
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 12, 2010

Lake Erie Wind Turbine Backers Ready to Study Wildlife Impact, Court Manufacturer
Cleveland Plain Dealer, February 11, 2010

Automakers, Regulators in New Talks over Tailpipe Emissions
Detroit News, Febraury 11, 2010

Don't Back Down: Protect Our Water
Des Moines Register, February 11, 2010

EPA: 35 Midwest Communities Take Steps to Reduce Their Carbon Footprints
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, February 10, 2010

Asian Carp in the Great Lakes? This Means War!
TIME, February 9, 2010

Experts Call for Closure of Locks to Thwart Carp
Detroit News, February 9, 2010

Multi-County Group Forms to Address Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
Arenac County Independent, February 9, 2010

Washington Offers Plan to Control Asian Carp
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 8, 2010

Officials Detail Plan to Handle Asian Carp Threat
Chicago Tribune, February 8, 2010

Iowans Want Progress, Not Finger-Pointing, on Water Quality
Des Moines Register, February 8, 2010

Growing Together: Communty Gardens Thrive in Indy
Indianapolis Star, February 8, 2010

Asian Carp Discussion Moves to Washington
Chicago Tribune, February 7, 2010

Obama Proposes Steep Cut in Great Lakes Initiative
Green Bay Press Gazette, February 7, 2010

Carp Talks May Miss Bigger Lake Challenge
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 7, 2010

Feds' Asian Carp Plan All Wet
Detroit Free Press, February 7, 2010

Carbon Reduction Method Ineffective: University of Minnesota Study Shows Farmland Conversion Would Not Significantly Offset Emissions
Minnesota Daily, February 7, 2010

Lake St. Clair Star of Tourism Effort: Destinations Along Its Shoreline Highlighted
Detroit Free Press, February 7, 2010

Lock Closures to Keep Carp Out Could Be Hard, Helpful
Detroit Free Press, February 6, 2010

Monsanto 'Skunk Works' Project Cleans Up on Tires, Seeks Headquarters
St. Louis Business Journal, February 5, 2010

Nine Projects in Johnston Stormwater Plan
Des Moines Register, February 5, 2010

Michigan Study Disputes Economic Effect of Closing 2 Chicago Locks
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 4, 2010

Asian Carp - and Other Threats
Detroit Free Press, February 3, 2010

Protect Waterways with Same Rules for All Polluters
Des Moines Register, February 3, 2010

Great Lakes Groups Lobby for More Funds
Detroit Free Press, February 3, 2010

Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Cleans 98.3% of Waste and Storm Water in '09
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 3, 2010

Southwest Detroit Residents Want Industrial Development Halted in Neighborhood
Detroit News, February 3, 2010

Feud Freezes Minnehaha Creek Work
Minneapolis Star Tribune, February 3, 2010

County Considers Hydroelectric Plant near Estabrook Dam
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 3, 2010

Clyde Plans to Generate Electricity from Trash
Toledo Blade, February 3, 2010

Peterson Fights EPA Regulation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Minneapolis Star Tribune, February 2, 2010

Conservation Needed to Prevent Drain on Water Reserves
Chicago Tribune, February 2, 2010

Experts: Preserve Great Lakes Wetlands
Traverse City Record-Eagle, February 1, 2010

Iowa Panel Approves Federal Clean-Water Rules
Sioux City Journal, February 1, 2010

Global-Warming Bill Kills State Jobs
Green Bay Gazette, February 1, 2010


January 2010

State Leaders Quit their Carping, Fight Together
Detroit Free Press, January 31, 2010

Tough Choices Follow in Wake of Invasive Species
Washington Post, January 31, 2010

State to Help Waukesha Study Impact of Water Diversion
Superior Telegram, January 31, 2010

Global Warming Means Wacky Weather Near Great Lakes
Detroit News, January 28, 2010

Fatal Fish Virus Now in All of the Great Lakes
Associated Press, January 28, 2010

Waukesha Wastewater Would Not Degrade Underwood Creek, Study Finds
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 28, 2010

Wind Power Is Far from Leaving Port
Lansing State Journal, January 27, 2010

Obama Hasn't Given Up on Climate Bill
Des Moines Register, January 27, 2010

Danger Posed by Carp Is Questioned: Experts Disagree on What Constitutes an Invasion
Detroit Free Press, January 26, 2010

Cranes Worth Millions to Nebraska
Omaha World Herald, January 26, 2010

Radioactive Industrial Site Stands in Way of Completing Cleveland's Towpath Trail
Cleveland Plain Dealer, January 26, 2010

Preserve Water, Protect Rights
Traverse City Record-Eagle, January 26, 2010

States' Attorneys General Request Presence at Obama Carp Summit
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 25, 2010

Chicago Is the Only U.S. Metro Area that Would Fail Proposed Nitrogen Oxide Limits
Chicago Tribune, January 25, 2010

Carp DNA: Researchers Treat Lake Like a Crime Scene
Chicago Tribune, January 24, 2010

At Center of Offshore Wind Farm Debate: How Close to Shore?
Muskegon Chronicle, January 24, 2010

Crop Irrigation Could Be Cooling Midwest
ScienceNews, January 22, 2010

Department of Natural Resources Allows Major Expansion for Dairy Operation
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 22, 2010

Cleaner River = Global Warming: That's the Argument from Agency Opposed to Killing Bacteria in City's Sewage
Chicago Tribune, January 21, 2010

Senators Seek to Block EPA Climate Rules
Des Moines Register, January 21, 2010

Carp Data Came Too Late for High Court
Detroit News, January 21, 2010

Water Rates Jump More than 9%
Detroit News, January 21, 2010

Local Politician's New Book Tackles Global Warming, Job Creation
Belleville News Democrat, January 21, 2010

White House Will Host Carp Summit
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 20, 2010

FirstEnergy Asks EPA for Break on New Mercury Discharge Levels at Lakeshore Plant in
Cleveland

Cleveland Plain Dealer, January 20, 2010

Smaller Climate Bill May Get Closer Look
Des Moines Register, January 20, 2010

Ontario Must Update Rules to Stop Pollution of Great Lakes: Environmentalists
Canadian Press, January 20, 2010

Environmental Group Raps Oil and Gas Drillers, Claims Drinking Water Supplies Threatened
Cleveland Plain Dealer, January 19, 2010

Lake Erie and Ohio River Are Designated Ohio DOT's Marine Highway Corridors
Cleveland Plain Dealer, January 19, 2010

Asian Carp DNA Found in Lake Michigan
Chicago Tribune, January 19, 2010

Asian Carp DNA Found as Closure Rejected
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 19, 2010

Asian Carp DNA Found in Lake Michigan; High Court Inaction Angers Michigan Leaders
Detroit News, January 19, 2010

Joliet Seeks Hike in EPA Radium Limits: Higher Levels of Substance Would End Up in Soil
Chicago Tribune, January 18, 2010

Carp-Fighting Lawsuit Doesn't Aim to Flood Chicago
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 18, 2010

What Carp-Fighting Measures Michigan Wants to See
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 18, 2010

State Parks, Lakes A Big Draw
Des Moines Register, January 18, 2010

Wildlife Federation Challenges State's Ballast Rules
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 17, 2010

Mercury Limits Disregarded
Columbus Dispatch, January 17, 2010

Ann Arbor's Greenbelt Program Making Strides on Preserving Open Space
AnnArbor.com, January 17, 2010

BP's Whiting Refinery Plans Temporary Shutdown
Indianapolis Star, January 16, 2010

Making Waves: Michigan Port Collaborative
Monroe News, January 16, 2010

Carbon Tax Preferable to Cap and Trade
Minneapolis Star Tribune, January 15, 2010

Supreme Court Doesn't Take Action Today on Asian Carp
Detroit Free Press, January 15, 2010

Opposition Growing to Norwegian Company's Proposed Offshore Wind Farm
Muskegon Chronicle, January 15, 2010

New Year's Resolution: It's Time for a Fresh Look at Climate Change Policy
Sioux City Journal, January 14, 2010

Slow Start to Recycling Program for Small Businesses in Suburbs
Des Moines Register, January 14, 2010

River, Lock Businesses Fear Fallout of Canal's Closing
Chicago Tribune, January 13, 2010

Senator Dick Durbin Tries to Reassure Great Lakes States Suing Illinois Over Invasive Fish
Chicago Tribune, January 13, 2010

Lake Michigan Wind Farm Not Likely in Chicago
Crain's Business Chicago, January 11, 2010

Lake Erie Might Quench Thirst for Offshore Wind Energy Project
Akron Beacon Journal, January 11, 2010

Carp DNA Found Closer to the Lake
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 11, 2010

Bryan Takes Lead in Drive to Protect Its Precious Water
Toledo Blade, January 11, 2010

Concern High on Cap and Trade: Agricultural Interests Fret about Getting Say on Controversial Leglislation
Sioux Falls Argus Leader, January 10, 2010

President Misses the Boat on Asian Carp Danger
Toledo Blade, January 10, 2010

Let's Hope Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox Can Get Harmful Canal Closed
Detroit Free Press, January 10, 2010

Asian Carp: Take that Carp and Fry It
Chicago Tribune, January 10, 2010

Indiana's Plugged In to an Auto Revival
Indianapolis Star, January 10, 2010

Stimulus Funds Sought for White Lake Shoreline Restoration
Muskegon Chronicle, January 10, 2010

Metro Taxis Going Green to Save Green
Detroit News, January 9, 2010

Winter Weather Offers Opportunity to Start New Year with Environmental Purpose
Muncie Free Press, January 9, 2010

Chicago-Style Politics Put Lakes in Peril
Port Huron Times Herald, January 8, 2010

Preview: America's Water Crisis
CBS News, January 8, 2010

Pomeroy Announces Introduction of Legislation to Prohibit EPA Regulation of Greenhouse Gases
Congressman Earl Pomeroy, North Dakota, January 8, 2010

Global Warming Hits Madison!
Daily Page, January 8, 2010

Proposed Air Quality Standards Would Affect Central Illinois
Peoria Journal Star, January 8, 2010

Is Your Builder a Green Builder?
Indianapolis Star, January 8, 2010

Cox Criticizes Obama Over Carp
Detroit Free Press, January 7, 2010

Michigan Balks at Obama's Stance in Asian Carp Fight
Christian Science Monitor, January 6, 2010

Another Big Red River Flood Predicted
Minneapolis Star Tribune, January 6, 2010

City Panel OKs Water Rate Discounts to Attract Development
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 5, 2010

Illinois Fights Back Over Carp Lawsuit
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 5, 2010

New York to Enter Asian Carp Debate
Associated Press, January 4, 2010

The Midwest Has a Responsibility to Combat Climate Change - and Opportunities to Benefit the Region in Doing So
MinnPost, January 4, 2010

Great Lakes Czar Speaks on Asian Carp, Restoration Initiative, Sidesteps Exemptions for Polluting Saginaw River Ships
Bay City Times, January 4, 2010

Environmental Gains in Wisconsin
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 4, 2010

MSD Faces Big Challenges in Reducing Sewage Overflows into Mississippi
St. Louis Beacon, January 3, 2010

Detroit Cultivates Urban Farm Initiative
Chicago Tribune, January 3, 2010

Coal Plant Air Permit Is Another Answer in a Necessary, Continuing Debate
Saginaw News, January 3, 2010

Farmers Were Green Before Green Was Cool
Argus Leader, January 2, 2010

Lake Erie's Water Level Rebounds, But Poses Hazards for Presque Isle
Erie Times-News, January 2, 2010

Fight Against Asian Carp Threatens Fragile Great Lakes Unity
New York Times, January 2, 2010

The Chicago Water Heist that Just Keeps on Taking
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 1, 2010

Local Communities Are Concerned about Sewer District Fee
Sun Star Courier, January 1, 2010

Ontario Takes Asian Carp Fight to U.S. Supreme Court
CTV News, January 1, 2010


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