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February 2008 Local Investment in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Great Lakes Commission and the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (2/27) A new report concludes that local governments in the U.S. and Canada invest an estimated $15 billion annually to protect and restore the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River, but cannot keep pace with the one-two punch of escalating threats to the resource and ongoing cuts in federal restoration programs. International Upper Great Lakes Study (2/26) The International Joint Commission appointed the International Upper Great Lakes Study Board in February 2007 to examine whether the regulation of Lake Superior outflows can be improved to address the evolving needs of the upper Great Lakes. The study area includes lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron and Erie, and their interconnecting channels. Underwater Cultural Resources New York Sea Grant (2/25) The material presented in this web site focuses on the educational needs of those New Yorker's interested in the use and management of underwater (shipwreck, cultural sites, etc.) resources. Greening of the Great Lakes (2/22) The goal of this site is to provide information and insight into the organizations committed to making the Great Lakes region a leader in environmental practices. It’s designed to be an online resource for anyone interested in learning about the Great Lakes region, related environmental issues and ways that they can protect the environment. Michigan's Call to Action on Aquatic Invasive Species Michigan Department of Environmental quality (2/20) The Office of the Great Lakes is hosting a stakeholder meeting, Michigan's Call to Action on Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Wednesday, March 5, 2008 in East Lansing, Michigan to discuss the economic and environmental challenges facing the state of Michigan in regards to AIS. See the agenda and registration form. 2008 Chicago Maritime Festival (2/19) This indoor festival held in Chicago's "off season", is a wonderful way to meet maritime minded (or nautically curious) folks from all around the region and across the sea. Anishinabek of the Gitchi Gami Environmental Programs (AGG) (2/18) AGG is a citizen-based environmental not-for-profit organization on Fort William First Nation that empowers community members as stewards of the environment. "Anishinabek of the Gitchi Gami" is Ojibwa for "the people of the big water (i.e. Lake Superior)." Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area proposal Parks Canada (2/13) A feasibility study was first initiated in 1997 to explore the possibility of a national marine conservation area in the northern waters and shores of Lake Superior. On Oct. 25, 2007, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced that the designation is official, making it the largest freshwater conservation area in the world. Wawa Webcam (2/12) The three webcams provide a fantastic visual signature of Wawa, a great community surrounded by wonderful opportunities for: sea kayaking, canoeing, hiking, sight seeing, ATVing, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, ice fishing, photography, bird-watching, kite flying and more. Evanston Lakefront Master Plan Process City of Evanston (2/8) A northern Chicago suburb has developed a coastal plan that may distinguish the community as having one of the most advanced coastal open space and protection strategies on the Great Lakes. Evanston’s draft “consensus” Lakefront Corridor Master Plan represents the first time Evanston has sought a vision for its coast. St. Lawrence Plan (SLP): For a Sustainable Development (2/7) The SLP aims to contribute to a sustainable development that promotes ecological integrity, environmentally responsible economic activities, community commitment and informed, concerted and integrated governance of the St. Lawrence. NOAA Center of Excellence for Great Lakes and Human Health (2/5) The Great Lakes Center, one of three in the United States, focuses on understanding the interrelationships between the Great Lakes ecosystem, water quality and human health. National Ocean Sciences Bowl GLIN's February 2008 Site of the Month (2/1) The National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB®) is an academic competition for high school students designed to generate interest and excitement about science and our oceans and Great Lakes. Each February, more than 300 schools and 2,000 students participate and compete at 25 regional NOSB sites.
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