Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Great Lakes News

<> Obama Administration Rule Will Help Protect Great Lakes - HOW Coalition indicates that a proposed rule to clarify which waters of the United States are protected by the Clean Water Act from pollution and destruction. The rule will be a big step forward in the effort to restore the Great Lakes streams and wetlands and, ultimately, the health of the Lakes themselves.

<> Lake Michigan oil spill expected to have 'minimal' environmental impact, officials say - BP representatives expect to provide an estimate Wednesday on the amount of crude oil discharged into Lake Michigan when a malfunction occurred at a refinery in Indiana.