Report: U.S., Michigan face dire consequences if Soo Locks fail

<> Report: U.S., Michigan face dire consequences if Soo Locks fail - A U.S. Department of Homeland Security report indicates a 6-month shutdown of the Poe Lock in Sault Ste. Marie, if one occurred, would plunge the nation into recession, closing factories and mines, halting auto and appliance production in the U.S. for most of a year and result in the loss of some 11 million jobs across the nation.

Who is the Great Lakes candidate? Groups ask support for region's interest

<> Who is the Great Lakes candidate? Groups ask support for region's interest - The interstate Great Lakes Commission joined a platform this week seeking commitment from whomever wins the election to maintain funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) that funds habitat projects, pollution cleanup and fights invasive species through grants to state and local agencies. Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition Great Lakes Protection and Restoration Presidential Platform

Nature Conservancy of Canada aims to protect more Lake Superior shoreline

<> Nature Conservancy of Canada aims to protect more Lake Superior shoreline - The Nature Conservancy of Canada wants to buy a chunk of Lake Superior shoreline, near Thunder Bay, Ont., but first it needs to raise $8.5 million to do so.

Michigan Sea Grant Supports Great Lakes Clean Marina Programs

<> Michigan Sea Grant Supports Great Lakes Clean Marina Programs - Michigan Sea Grant, as coordinator of the Great Lakes Clean Marina Network, recently provided small grants to support the administration of Great Lakes Clean Marina Programs in 2016 -- made possible by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.

Expert discusses phosphorus at Great Lakes Symposium

<> Expert discusses phosphorus at Great Lakes Symposium - In Ohio, a panel of experts talked at the Toledo Zoo's first Great Lakes Symposium on research related to Lake Erie's growing issue of harmful algal blooms.

Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Great Lakes Funding, Modernize Research Capabilities

<> Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Great Lakes Funding, Modernize Research Capabilities - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI), Gary Peters (MI) and Reps. Dan Benishek, M.D. (MI-1) and Mike Quigley (IL-5) introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to spur Great Lakes funding and research efforts and help support effective fishery management decisions -- The Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization (GLFRA) Act gives the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) the clear legislative authority it needs to support the $7 billion Great Lakes sport and commercial fishery industry. S.2569 : Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act of 2016; sponsored by Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) Bill would devote $17.5M to Great Lakes fishery research fleet

Great Lakes Commission Semiannual Meeting

<> Great Lakes Commission Semiannual Meeting - The 2016 Great Lakes Commission Semiannual Meeting and Great Lakes Day events are underway this week in Washington, D.C.