Coast Guard near rule on ship "sweepings"  (8/21/2008) By John Myers, Duluth News Tribune Read more.
		Approving Great Lakes Compact should be a priority  (8/20/2008) St. Cloud Times editorial Read more.
		Clearer Rules, Cleaner Waters  (8/18/2008) NYT editorial about the Clean Water Restoration Act Read more.
		MnIndy Interview: Great Lakes water for sale, bottle by bottle  (8/12/2008) Interview with author Dave Dempsey Read more.
		MPCA: Lake Superior is not a washcloth for contaminated ship holds  (8/4/2008) By Mark Neuzil, MinnPost Read more.
		Notice of Public Meetings  (8/4/2008) Delisting targets for the St. Louis River Area of Concern Read more.
		Compact to protect the Great Lakes  (8/3/2008) Bemidji Pioneer Editorial Read more.
		U.S. Senate Approves Great Lakes Protections  (8/1/2008) News release from National Wildlife Federation Read more.
		U.S. House committee approves Great Lakes compact  (7/30/2008) Associated Press Read more.
		House Judiciary Committee markup of Great Lakes Compact  (7/30/2008) Watch a webcast of the committee hearing Read more.
		Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on Great Lakes Compact  (7/30/2008) Watch a webcast of the hearing Read more.
		U.S. beach closures second-highest in 2007  (7/30/2008) By John Myers, Duluth News Tribune Read more.
		Our view: Victory for Lake Superior in battle against invasives  (7/25/2008) Duluth News Tribune Editorial Read more.
		Congress expected to take action on Great Lakes compact  (7/23/2008) By John Myers, Duluth News Tribune Read more.
		Support grows for Great Lakes shipping ban  (7/21/2008) By Tom Elko, Minnesota Independent Read more.
		New Google Map Pinpoints Toxic Hotspots around Great Lakes  (7/18/2008) A good reminder that the job of cleaning up toxic sediment in the Great Lakes is unfinished Read more.
		Celebrate Lake Superior Day July 20  (7/17/2008) Lake County News Chronicle Read more.
		Report: Invasive species cost Great Lakes millions of dollars  (7/16/2008) Printed in the Duluth News Tribune Read more.
		Sierra Club releases Citizen's Guide to Protecting the Great Lakes  (7/16/2008) The Guide identifies Great Lakes problems and solutions that individuals can implement to protect the Lakes. Read more.
		Events celebrate preciousness of Lake Superior  (7/15/2008) By John Myers, Duluth News Tribune Read more.
		States do their part to protect the Great Lakes; now it's up to Congress  (7/14/2008) Duluth News Tribune editorial Read more.
		Lake Superior Day Events  (7/10/2008) Celebrate the greatest of the Great Lakes on July 20th! Read more.
		Michigan's governor is last to sign Great Lakes compact  (7/9/2008) Associated Press story from July 9, 2008 Read more.
		News Release: Celebrate Lake Superior Days  (7/9/2008) Events are scheduled for the third week in July Read more.
		States Approve Compact to Protect Great Lakes  (7/8/2008) By David Schaper, NPR Read more.
		Lake Superior continues rapid rise  (7/7/2008) From Duluth News Tribune Read more.
		Great Lakes Compact Passes PA  (7/3/2008) News release from Alliance for the Great Lakes Read more.
		Public Comment Is Sought On Ballast Water General Permit  (7/1/2008) This state permit would help protect Minnesota waters of Lake Superior from potential environmental and economic harm caused by aquatic invasive species carried in the ballast... Read more.
		Governor Strickland Signs Historic Great Lakes Compact  (7/1/2008) Ohio joins 5 other states in ratifying compact Read more.
		Great Lakes Regional Collaboration releases progress report and call to action  (7/1/2008) A team of state, federal, tribal, city and non-governmental representatives wrote the report. Read more.
		Great Lakes compact focus shifting to Congress  (6/29/2008) By John Flesher, Associated Press Read more.
		News Release: Great Lakes surges in forest certification  (6/23/2008) Study shows region faces continued growth Read more.
		Before you wade into chilly Lake Superior...  (6/16/2008) By Mark Neuzil, MinnPost.com Read more.
		Scientists Measure Evaporation at Great Lakes  (6/7/2008) AP article from June 7, 2008 Read more.
		Bill sells Superior National Forest land to Polymet  (6/6/2008) By John Myers, Duluth News Tribune Read more.
		Doyle expected in Superior to support estuary program  (5/30/2008) By John Myers, Duluth News Tribune Read more.
		Groups tout Great Lakes restoration as buffer against global warming  (5/29/2008) Duluth News Tribune Read more.
		Restoration Plan Key to Helping Lake Superior, Other Great Lakes Buffer Impacts of Global Warming  (5/28/2008) New report points out need to restore Great Lakes as way to limit damage from global warming Read more.
		Wisconsin Gov. Doyle to sign Great Lakes compact  (5/27/2008) By Todd Richmond, Associated Press Writer Read more.
		Wisconsin Senate passes Great Lakes compact  (5/15/2008) Associated Press, printed in the Duluth News Tribune Read more.
		Great Lakes cleanup draws Senate sponsors  (5/12/2008) Duluth News Tribune Read more.
		Press Release: Coalition Supports Bill to Clean Up Great Lakes Toxic Hot Spots  (5/9/2008) Healing Our Waters - Great Lakes Coalition Read more.
		MinMon audio: Great Lakes enviro battle over invasive species is heating up  (5/9/2008) By Tom Elko, Minnesota Monitor Read more.
		Our view: Lake Superior rebounds! But does Congress know?  (5/8/2008) Duluth News Tribune Read more.
		Report Questions Link Between Pollution, Health  (5/1/2008) WCCO Radio Project Energy Read more.
		Environmentalists sue as virus aims at Lake Superior's fish  (5/1/2008) By Pam Louwagie, the Star Tribune Read more.
		Great Lakes ballast water treatment bill gets U.S. House's approval  (4/25/2008) By John Meyers, Duluth News Tribune Read more.
		MPCA Vessel Discharge General Permit - Current Working Draft Language  (4/23/2008) Comment period open until April 30, 2008 Read more.
		Judge rules MPCA must regulate Lake Superior ballast water  (4/23/2008) By Dennis Lien, the Pioneer Press Read more.
		Judge: Minnesota PCA should regulate ballast  (4/23/2008) By John Myers, Duluth News Tribune Read more.
		Congress urged to act on Great Lakes  (4/21/2008) AP article printed in the Duluth News Tribune Read more.
		Federal Great Lakes cleanup may help Duluth  (4/17/2008) John Myers, Duluth News Tribune Read more.
		Our view: A bottom-line argument for cleaning up the Great Lakes  (4/17/2008) Op-ed printed in the Duluth News Tribune Read more.
		Clean Water Action Minnesota Program staff testified in Congress on Great Lakes  (4/17/2008) Click here to watch the video! Read more.
		Minnesota steadfast on ballast regulation  (4/17/2008) John Myers Duluth News Tribune Read more.
		Study: Lakes cleanup could mean millions for Duluth  (4/16/2008) By Richard Meryhew, Star Tribune Read more.
		New Analysis: Restoring Great Lakes Will Bring Duluth Economic Gains of More Than $200 Million  (4/16/2008) News Release announcing supplement to The Brookings Institutions Healthy Waters, Strong Economy report released in November 2007 Read more.
		Great Lakes Day at the Capitol 2008  (4/1/2008) Photos and summary from Washington, D.C. Read more.
		Legislature dives into VHS plan  (3/28/2008) By Tim Spielman, Minnesota Outdoor News Read more.
		Great Lakes pact: one step forward, one step sideways  (3/27/2008) Mark Neuzil, MinnPost Read more.
		Out to force ships to treat ballast water  (3/26/2008) Tom Meersman, the Star Tribune Read more.
		Great Lakes fish a possibility for endangered list  (3/20/2008) John Myers, Duluth News Tribune Read more.
		Milestone of Great Lakes invader no cause for celebration  (3/20/2008) John Myers, Duluth News Tribune Read more.
		NEW YORK JOINS GREAT LAKES WATER RESOURCES COMPACT  (3/14/2008) Press release from Governor of New York Read more.
		Protect Minnesota's Future, NE Minnesota Day at the Capitol  (3/13/2008) March 13, 2008 Register today! Read more.
		CDC report cites health risks near Great Lakes  (3/13/2008) Mike Stobbe, Associated Press - printed in the Duluth News Tribune Read more.
		State plans to treat 85,000 acres for gypsy moths  (3/12/2008) Bob Kelleher, Minnesota Public Radio Read more.
		Wisconsin Senate OKs Great Lakes Compact  (3/7/2008) Todd Richmond, Associated Press, printed in the Duluth News Tribune Read more.
		State officials consider ballast discharge permit  (3/5/2008) By Rob Kelleher, Minnesota Public Radio Read more.
		Wisconsin GOP legislators look to hamstring Great Lakes Compact  (3/4/2008) By Tom Elko, Minnesota Monitor Read more.
		Lawmakers pushing Great Lakes cleanup  (2/29/2008) KEN THOMAS, Associated Press, Published in the Star Tribune Read more.
		MPCA sets public meetings on ballast water regulations  (2/28/2008) Duluth News Tribune Read more.
		Our view: Action to uphold Michigan law opens another front in war against contamination  (2/28/2008) Duluth News Tribune Read more.
		Time for feds to chip in on Great Lakes cleanup?  (2/28/2008) John Myers, Duluth News Tribune Read more.
		In-District Meeting with Senator Yvonne Prettner-Solon  (2/22/2008) February 22 at 11 a.m. in Duluth Read more.
		Saving the Great Lakes  (2/22/2008) Minenstoa Daily Editorial Read more.
It's cold outside, but Lake Superior is getting warmer  (2/21/2008) By Ron Way - MinnPost Read more.
		Great Lakes ballast law gets favorable hearing  (2/19/2008) By Don Davis, Forum Communications Read more.
		Lawmakers in Ohio, Wisconsin seek changes to Great Lakes water compact  (2/18/2008) Duluth News Tribune Read more.
MPCA draws up ballast water regulations  (2/18/2008) by Bob Kelleher, Minnesota Public Radio Read more.
		Wind helps power downtown Duluth government center  (2/14/2008) John Myers Duluth News Tribune Read more.
Bush drains Great Lakes funds  (2/14/2008) Minnesota Daily Editorial Read more.
		PCA moves to regulate ballast water  (2/13/2008) John Myers, Duluth News Tribune Read more.
		Leaky sewer pipes top priority for Duluth mayor   (2/12/2008) by Bob Kelleher, Minnesota Public Radio Read more.
		Agency criticized for withholding Great Lakes health risk report  (2/11/2008) Associated Press article from February 8, 2008 Read more.
		Great Lakes advocates not pleased with Bush's spending plan  (2/7/2008) (AP) Minnesota Public Radio Read more.
Indiana House committee approves Great Lakes bill  (2/7/2008) St. Cloud Times Read more.
		Two Harbors to learn fate of Cave appeal  (12/18/2007) Janna Goerdt Duluth News Tribune Read more.
On the Iron Range, a good environment is good for the economy  (12/6/2007) Ever since the mid 1800s when gold prospectors saw their compasses spin as they stood atop broad ore bodies that would become Minnesota's famous Iron Range, mining has been se... Read more.
		Ballast water breakthrough?  (12/6/2007) John Myers Duluth News Tribune Read more.
Debate over Northshore Mining air quality plays out in court  (12/3/2007) by Stephanie Hemphill, Minnesota Public Radio Read more.
Lake Superior called 'early victim of climate change'  (10/31/2007) By Larry Oakes, Star Tribune Read more.
Duluth, Minn. / Lake Superior panel lists threats to water  (10/31/2007) Pioneer Press - Associated Press Read more.
Oberstar waters bill creates hot debate  (10/26/2007) By Tim Spielman Associate Editor; Outdoor News Read more.
		Taconite Harbor Energy Center reborn  (10/8/2007) Peter Passi Duluth News Tribune Read more.
Lawsuits, legislation aim to regulate ships ballast water  (9/18/2007) John Myers; Duluth News Tribune Read more.
		Local view: Input will only improve ballast-water legislation  (8/30/2007) Cathy Podeszwa Duluth News Tribune Read more.
		Environmental group sues to protect Lake Superior from fish virus  (8/28/2007) By Tom Meersman, Star Tribune Read more.
Hazardous barrels nearly removed from Silver Bay plant  (8/28/2007) John Myers Duluth News Tribune Read more.
Lake Superior water level drops to all-time August low  (8/24/2007) Duluth News Tribune Read more.
Global copper and nickel demand spurs exploration on the Range  (8/23/2007) by Bob Kelleher, Minnesota Public Radio Read more.
John Laforge: There's still no clarity on toxic waste in Superior  (8/23/2007) Half a century after barrels were dumped at 16 or more sites, we're waiting for answers about safety and accountability. Read more.
		Great Lakes Story and Photo Contest  (8/15/2007) Entries accepted June 1 - August 20 Read more.
Are Duluth beaches dirty? Report says so, but city says no  (8/9/2007) By Larry Oakes, Star Tribune Read more.
Taconite researchers want to open discussion  (8/9/2007) Brandon Stahl Duluth News Tribune Read more.
		Record number of beach closings, health advisories in 2006, report says  (8/7/2007) Associated Press Read more.
Lake Superior rises in July, but is still low  (8/6/2007) Duluth News Tribune Read more.
		Changing Lake Superior frustrates boaters, mystifies scientists  (7/30/2007) By John Flesher, AP Environmental Writer Read more.
		Water is Life  (7/16/2007) John Myers Duluth News Tribune Read more.
Local view: Two acres and a dream for art and environment  (7/9/2007) by Jill Jacoby Read more.
Tough Great Lakes ballast standards make it into House bill  (6/28/2007) John Myers Duluth News Tribune Read more.
Lawsuit targets salties, invasives  (6/25/2007) John Myers Duluth News Tribune Read more.
Friends and Northeastern Minnesotans Offer Vandalism Reward  (5/4/2007) $1000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of vandals who have recently caused nearly $10,000 worth of damage to public property on the Superior Nationa... Read more.
		Lake Superior's low levels cause problems for shippers  (4/30/2007) by Bob Kelleher, Minnesota Public Radio Read more.
		Lake Superior warming faster than expected  (4/30/2007) Joan Farnam Feature editor; Cook County News-Herald Read more.
About VHS  (4/9/2007) Star Tribune article Read more.
		Upper Peninsula Looks Ahead, And Back, as Mine Interests Call  (4/3/2007) By Kari Lydersen; Washington Post Read more.
		Commercial lake trout bill on hold in the Legislature  (3/5/2007) Cook County News-Herald Danielle Cabot Legislative correspondent Read more.
Miles of clear, smooth Lake Superior seduces anglers  (2/27/2007) By Sam Cook, Duluth News Tribune Read more.
Bill may increase commercial trout fishing on Lake Superior  (2/27/2007) by Stephanie Hemphill, Minnesota Public Radio Read more.
		Lake Superior Heats Up  (2/26/2007) by Bob Kelleher, Minnesota Public Radio Read more.
Great Lakes States Finalizing Legal Protection  (2/19/2007) AP Newswire Read more.
		U.S. Forest Service releases controversial management plan for near Ely  (2/15/2007) A plan aimed to restore a northern Minnesota forest to how it once looked, has conservationists worried. The Forest Service plan is to manage thousands of acres near the Echo ... Read more.
		Polymet project draws friends and foes  (2/9/2007) About 100 supporters and critics of a proposed copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota got together in Duluth last night to talk about the project. Polymet Mining Company... Read more.
		Lake Superior level continues decline  (10/4/2006) By John Myers; Duluth News Tribune Read more.
Can We Count On Minnesota's Election System? A public forum on the state of elections in Minnesota  (9/20/2006) In an effort to answer citizen questions about our election process, the League of Women Voters Duluth, along with 15 co-sponsors, is sponsoring this forum to educate voters a... Read more.
		Judge: EPA must control ballast discharges by 2008  (9/20/2006) By Dan Egan; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Read more.
		Bay cleanup begins  (7/12/2006) After 37 years, Stryker Bay cleanup and capping start in earnest. By John Myers; Duluth News Tribune Read more.
		Industry steps up regulations  (7/12/2006) Pressed by environmental lawsuits, lawmakers and public demand, the maritime industry is moving faster than ever toward removing exotic species from the ballast water in ships... Read more.
		Ballast project enlists industry  (7/12/2006) A $3.2 million exotic species research program that gets the private sector involved is announced today. By Peter Passi; Duluth News Tribune Read more.
		Sustainable community efforts expand  (6/29/2006) Duluth News Tribune by John Meyers Read more.
		Mines to pay more for using state land  (6/29/2006) Duluth News Tribune by Lee Bloomquist Read more.
		Vermilion opens the SWAMP   (6/20/2006) Ely Echo by Tom Coombe Read more.
		Tossing a TV? Be ready to pay  (6/16/2006) Duluth News Tribune by John Meyers Read more.
		Mining firm takes Aitkin County vote to court   (6/16/2006) Duluth News Tribune Read more.
		Lakewalk expansion to begin this fall  (6/12/2006) Duluth News Tribune by Chris Hamilton Read more.
		Harbor Contract on Hold  (6/9/2006) Cook County News-Herald by Bill Neil Read more.
		Commissioners debate purchase of land for state wildlife area   (6/7/2006) Duluth News Tribune by Lee Bloomquist Read more.
		Agency adds Esko, Hibbing sites to Minnesota's Superfund list   (6/7/2006) Duluth News Tribune Read more.

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