Genetics Provide New Hope for Endangered Freshwater Mussels

<> Genetics Provide New Hope for Endangered Freshwater Mussels - A recent U.S. Geological Survey led study examined six species of freshwater mussels in four Great Lakes Tributaries in southwestern Ontario.

Canada and U.S. Draft Reports for Candidate Chemicals for Public Review

<> Canada and U.S. Draft Reports for Candidate Chemicals for Public Review - The 2012 Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement requires the United States and Canada to identify Chemicals of Mutual Concern (CMCs) that the two countries agree are potentially harmful to the environment or human health as a result of their presence in the waters of the Great Lakes.

Jean Michel Cousteau talks invasive carp in the Great Lakes during event at The Henry Ford

<> Jean Michel Cousteau talks invasive carp in the Great Lakes during event at The Henry Ford - He said that giving the species a new source of food would likely deter them from heading to the Great Lakes, provided it was easier to access than the food supply in the region.

International Joint Commission Newsletter

<> International Joint Commission Newsletter - Catch up on the Spring Semi-Annual, Signs of Spring Campaign and Ballast Water Technology

Ohio asks neighboring states to help fight Lake Erie's algae

<> Ohio asks neighboring states to help fight Lake Erie's algae - Ohio's governor and environmental chief are asking leaders in some neighboring states to look at taking new steps at fighting the toxic algae blooms that have turned Lake Erie green in recent summers -- they've recently started talks with officials from Indiana, Michigan, and Ontario, Canada

MI Senator Stabenow Statement on Canadian Government Report Assessing Lake Huron Nuclear Waste Site

<> MI Senator Stabenow Statement on Canadian Government Report Assessing Lake Huron Nuclear Waste Site - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) said, "I am deeply disappointed by the Canadian government's review of the proposed nuclear waste site on the shores of Lake Huron. . ." Michigan leaders slap Canadian report allowing nuclear waste disposal site one mile from Lake Huron

Ontario Deep Geologic Nuclear Repository Project Report

<> Ontario Deep Geologic Nuclear Repository Project Report - The Report of the Joint Review Panel for the proposed Deep Geologic Repository (DGR) for Low and Intermediate Level Radioactive Waste project at the Bruce nuclear site, within the Municipality of Kincardine, Ontario -- the federal government will now review the Panel's report before issuing a decision statement on whether the project may proceed. Joint Review Panel Environmental Assessment Report – In the 457-page assessment the Panel agrees with Ontario Power Generation (OPG) that the Deep Geologic Repository Project (DGR) is the preferred solution for the long-term management of Low and intermediate-level radioactive waste (L&ILW).