August 19, 2009
A New Mine in the U.P.?
A state judge in Michigan has ruled in favor of Kennecott Minerals in their quest for a new mine in the Upper Peninsula. The mine could damage lakes and rivers in Marquette County. The Salmon Trout River may be at greatest risk. The two permits for the mine now must gain final approval from the Director of the DEQ, Steve Chester.
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July 20, 2009
E. Coli in Lake of the Ozarks
The DNR in Missouri is coming under fire for withholding a report from the public that showed extremely high levels of E. coli in the Lake of the Ozarks. Some levels were 19 times higher than the state standard for safe swimming.
The DNR delayed the report because they did not want the public to panic, and impact tourism in the region. The high levels were from heavy rains in May that washed waste from septic systems into the lake.
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June 11, 2009
Wisconsin Shoreline Protection
New changes may be coming to shoreline protection rules in Wisconsin. "Wisconsin’s shoreland protection rules were first created in 1968. They largely apply to unincorporated areas -- those outside city and village boundaries. Under the proposal, basic provisions of the...
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February 23, 2009
Ice Safety Guide
With spring approaching around the Midwest, rising temperatures will soften ice on numerous lakes in the region. It might be time for you to review safety precautions if you plan to be on any frozen body of water in the... Continue reading "Ice Safety Guide"
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February 28, 2008
Wisconsin Ice Shanties
The DNR in Wisconsin wants to remind people that regulations for removing ice shanties were changed for 2008. The previous dates to remove ice shelters from inland waters were March 5 for waters south of Hwy. 64 and March 15... Continue reading "Wisconsin Ice Shanties"
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January 3, 2008
Sentinel Lakes Pilot Project
24 lakes across Minnesota will be studied to see how the state’s lakes are handling global warming, development, invasive species and urban runoff. The Sentinel Lakes Pilot Project will begin in 2008, and is a joint effort of the Minnesota... Continue reading "Sentinel Lakes Pilot Project"
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