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What's New Support grows for Great Lakes shipping ban Minnesota Independent (7/21) Banning international shipping on the Great Lakes has long been an unthinkable solution to the problems posed by invasive species. Feingold won't rule out overseas shipping ban to protect Great Lakes Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (7/19) Wisconsin Sen. Russ Feingold has a message for anyone who thinks closing the St. Lawrence Seaway to oceangoing vessels is too radical to even consider. EDITORIAL: Invasive species Watertown Daily Times (7/18) A conservative estimate of $200 million in damage to the regional economy caused by invasive species in the Great Lakes should give Congress reason to enact stricter controls on the oceangoing ships entering the St. Lawrence Seaway. Invasive species targeted The Windsor Star (7/18) Black box data recorders in ocean-going ships could be used to monitor saltwater concentration in the vessels' ballast tanks and prevent the transport of aquatic invasive species into the Great Lakes, according to a report released this week. Great Lakes studies on health, business reveal dim reality Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (7/17) Two separate studies released Wednesday reveal a dim reality for both the ecological health of the Great Lakes and the businesses that rely upon them. Treatment of ballast water deemed crucial Muskegon Chronicle (7/17) The United States should immediately adopt international ballast water treatment standards to keep ocean freighters from hauling more foreign species into the Great Lakes, according to a National Research Council report.
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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