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<> Lake Michigan Yellow Perch Summit - The Lake Michigan Committee of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission is holding a multi-jurisdictional yellow perch summit. The summit will be on March 22nd, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois.

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<> In Lansing, Sen. Stabenow Calls for More Action to Stop Asian Carp -

U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow today called for more action to stop Asian carp following a meeting hosted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Lansing. Asian carp pose a serious threat to the Great Lakes ecosystem 

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Great Lakes Water Levels Subject of Recent Reports

<> Great Lakes Water Levels Subject of Recent Reports - Rising and falling water levels in the Great Lakes are influenced by evaporation, rain and snowfall in ways that aren't fully understood and are becoming less predictable as the climate warms, according to scientific reports made public Tuesday. This winter's bitterly cold weather is forming ice on areas of the lakes that will reduce evaporation by blocking water vapor from rising 

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<> Breaking News: Enbridge Oil Spill - According to reports, Enbridge has shut down its Alberta Clipper pipeline in Canada following a spill at one of its pumping stations. Enbridge claims the spill is contained and claims "no impacts to water or people." We'll see. Why should residents of Great Lakes states find this news of particular concern? Beth Wallace explains.

<> Great Lakes evaporation study dispels misconceptions, points to need for expanded monitoring program - The recent Arctic blast that gripped much of the nation will likely contribute to a healthy rise in Great Lakes water levels in 2014. . . But the processes responsible for that welcome outcome are not as simple and straightforward as you might think.

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<> Illinois pols won't back separation; environmental groups whiff on carp report - Opportunities of this magnitude to protect the Great Lakes are rare and don't last forever.

<> Sustain Our Great Lakes funding opportunities - On Jan. 15, Sustain Our Great Lakes hosted a webinar to share information on their 2014 grant funding opportunities. A recording of the webinar is available online. Viewers will learn about funding priorities and the application process, see examples of past projects, and receive tips for submitting competitive proposals.

Coalition Comments On Spending Bill

<> Coalition: Spending Bill 'Significant Victory for Millions Who Depend on Great Lakes' - The Clean Water State Revolving Fund is set to receive $1.44 billion for fiscal year 2014; the program received $1.37 billion in 2013

Great Lakes News 1/9/14

<> Advisory Board Releases Final Recommendations for 2015-2019 GLRI Action Plan - The Great Lakes Advisory Board (Board) recommends that the Federal Interagency Task Force (IATF) take a balanced approach that will result in achieving the maximum ecosystem improvements under the next generation of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI).

<> Grants between $25,000 and $1,000,000 available from Sustain Our Great Lakes - Sustain Our Great Lakes  has announced a call for proposals for their grant program. Grant funding is available for projects that work on habitat restoration, or delisting beneficial use impairments that are related to habitat. Pre-proposals will be due February 17, 2014. The grant application can be found here. On January 15, the group will host a webinar that discusses the details 

·   Sustain Our Great Lakes is now accepting applications for competitive funding through its 2014 grant cycle.