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Strategic plan targets invasive species
The Superior Daily Telegram (11/17)
Douglas County’s Land Conservation Committee is forwarding a plan to the county board that takes aim at invasive species.
Mich. Clean Marina Program: Public-private partners work together to improve water quality
Grand Rapids Environmental News Examiner (11/9)
Partners from the public and private sector in Michigan are working together in a voluntary program to improve the quality of the Great Lakes.
Researchers seek funding for wind test site in Lake Michigan
Grand Rapids Environmental News Examiner (11/7)
In a recent article in The Muskegon Chronicle, it was reported that researchers at Grand Valley State University’s Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center (MAREC) cited a lack of year-around data (on wind platform testing) needed by prospective development companies.
COMMENTARY: Senate needs to pass clean energy act to help Michigan
The Grand Rapids Press (10/26)
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid was absolutely correct with his recent proclamation about the current condition of the Great Lakes State: "The State of Michigan," Reid declared from the Senate Floor, with a copy Time Magazine in his hand, "is in trouble."
First Nation women 'walk the environmental talk'
WeNews (10/23)
Tomorrow's global day of climate activism aims for media and political attention. First Nation women have another way. Since 2003, they've walked the shoreline of a Great Lake or major river, meditating on the needs of an unborn generation.
City making big push for water school
The Business Journal (10/23)
The push is on to convince the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee that the best location for its new School of Freshwater Sciences is near the university’s existing Great Lakes Water Institute on East Greenfield Avenue.
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6 | State/provincial fishing laws, consumption advisories
Let's go fishing...
GLIN Hunting and Fishing in the Great Lakes Region
Keeping safe...pollution and consumption advisories
Various forms of pollution, including toxins in the water, directly impact fish or are ingested with their food.
In 1971, the first sport fish advisory was issued in the Great Lakes for people consuming fish caught from the lakes. These advisories, issued by state and provincial governments, recommended that consumption of certain species, and sizes, of fish should be limited or avoided because of toxic chemicals present in the fish. Advisories are now issued on a regular basis to limit exposure and protect human health.
Because of current scientific uncertainty about how dangerous some pollution is to humans, the Great Lakes states and province of Ontario often vary in the advice they provide. However, in all cases, following the advisories will reduce the exposure to any possible contaminants.
People who consume large quantities of sport-caught fish should pay close attention to these warnings. The guidelines are strictest for women of child-bearing age, pregnant women and pre-teen children. Fish provide important nutrition to people and, while following advisories can reduce exposure, fish can also be prepared and cooked in certain ways that reduce or eliminate a large proportion of certain contaminants.
Related sites:GLIN Great Lakes Fish Consumption Advisories
How to Enjoy Fish Safely (PDF), Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission
Photo: A Wisconsin angler displays his double catch, courtesy Great Lakes Sport Fishing Council.
