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What's New Seaway, river group agree to disagree Watertown daily Times (11/17) For several years, Save the River has been fighting winter navigation through the Seaway and efforts to expand the water route to accommodate larger, oceangoing vessels. 5 lakers reactivated Duluth News Tribune (11/17) In an encouraging sign, five vessels returned to service on the Great Lakes in October, boosting the carrying capacity of the active U.S. laker fleet by nearly 25 percent compared with the previous month, according to the Lake Carriers’ Association. The reactivated ships returned about 100 people to work, the trade organization said. UT hosts Great Lakes water conference The Independent Collegian (11/16) Speakers from across the country, including Democratic U.S. Rep. Bart Stupak of Menominee, gathered at the University of Toledo for the ninth annual Great Lakes Water Conference on Friday. EDITORIAL: Help for the lakes: Inland seas get a $475 million boost from president's restoration initiative Water World (11/15) President Obama came through on a campaign pledge last month, signing legislation that will provide $475 million to launch his Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. The news is especially encouraging for Buffalo, which has a strong possibility of securing funds for a $60 million project to remove contaminated sediments from the Buffalo River. Chicago canal to be poisoned to stop Asian carp Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (11/13) Early next month, more than 200 people are expected to participate in a two-day, $1.5 million project to poison nearly 6 miles of canal just southwest of Chicago. The idea is for biologists to temporarily kill the river so a new electric fish barrier can be briefly shut down for maintenance. Rate of decrease slows for coal shipments Duluth News Tribune (11/11) October’s coal shipments on the Great Lakes were 5 percent lower than in October 2008 — the smallest decrease this year, according to numbers released Tuesday by the Lake Carriers’ Association.
Ferries Boat Cruises Bruce County Tourism Sailing, cruise and ferry information on Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. Chi-Cheemaun Ferry Service Provides ferry service between Manitoulin Island and Tobermory. Drummond Island Ferry Schedule Summer and winter schedules for the ferry running between DeTour, Michigan, and Drummond Island. Ferries Operating in Wisconsin Wisconsin Department of Transportation Listing and contact information for ferries operating in Wisconsin. Lake Erie Ferry Boats Travel Lake Erie Information on ferry services available from the northern Ohio county of Erie to various Lake Erie islands. Lake Express Muskegon and Milwaukee Ferry City of Muskegon Find information on the ferry ship, schedules and rates, photo galleries and more! Lake Michigan Car ferry Schedule, fare and other information for this car ferry service on Lake Michigan between Ludington, Michigan, and Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Mackinac Island Tourism Visit Mackinac Island and experience the sites and sounds of a bygone era. Madeline Island Ferry Line A ferry service between Madeline Island and Bayfield, the site provides ferry schedule, rate and area information. Miller Ferry Miller Boat Line Miller Boat Line invites you to spend a fun-filled day on an island in Ohio at Put-in-Bay! View the 2004 ferry schedule, group package information and many other helpful links for tourists. Toronto Island Ferry Service The Toronto Island Ferry offers frequent public service to the Toronto Islands, landing at Hanlan's Point, Centre Island and Ward's Island ferry docks. Washington Island Ferry, Inc. Information on ferry schedules, group tours, and Washington Island activities and accommodations.
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