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July 2007 Great Lakes Operational Forecast System NOAA Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (7/23) The Great Lakes Operational Forecast System (GLOFS) is a NOAA automated model-based prediction system aimed at providing improved predictions of water levels, currents and temperatures for the commercial, recreation and emergency response communities. Great Lakes Urban Exchange (7/22) Join post-boomer civic leaders and city lovers here in sharing information, inspiration and solutions to vision the future of the cities of the Great Lakes region. 2007 Update: Great Lakes Binational Toxics Strategy U.S. EPA, Environment Canada (7/18) Over the past 10 years, the governments of Canada and the United States -- along with stakeholders from industry, academia, state/provincial and local governments, Tribes, First Nations, and environmental and community groups -- have worked to eliminate or significantly reduce dozens of toxic chemicals and dangerous pesticides that threaten our Great Lakes. Ohio State Legislature and Congressional Day Ohio Sea Grant (7/17) On Friday (7/18), Ohio Sea Grant will host its 17th State Legislature and Congressional Day on the shores of Lake Erie, giving state and local elected officials a chance to learn more about the issues facing the Great Lakes and what OSU has done over the years to solve those issues. Illinois residents still waiting for answers on asbestos at Lake Michigan The Asbestos & Mesothelioma Center (7/16) It was almost 11 years ago when the media first mentioned the presence of asbestos fibers at Illinois Beach State Park, which runs along a six-mile stretch of Lake Michigan. But is the beach safe today? The term "asbestos" has been given to six naturally occurring mineral fibers that have been used for commercial purposes. Today, use of asbestos in the United States is regulated but, contrary to common belief, it has never been banned. Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac (7/9) The 100th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac is less than two weeks away! Sailors and spectators alike will soon enjoy a once in a lifetime event. Spectacular pre-Race and post-Race parties are planned, topped off with fireworks on the Island. And millions around the world can follow the 100th Race through an innovative tracking system, all starting July 19. Lake Erie Discussion Board Ohio Sea Grant (7/8) Log in and post your questions about Lake Erie and the Great Lakes community, travel and tourism queries, and more. Get answers from the experts at Ohio Sea Grant and fellow Lake Erie enthusiasts. Great Lakes Legislative Caucus GLIN's July 2008 Site of the Month (7/1) The Great Lakes Legislative Caucus is a nonpartisan group of legislators from eight U.S. states and two Canadian provinces. Ongoing services provided to state and provincial lawmakers include state and federal legislative trackers, regularly produced newsletters, and a Web site with information on the Great Lakes and who represents it. The caucus also has been involved in specific Great Lakes issues, including the push for an interstate compact to better manage the lakes.
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