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).

Asian Carp Would Have Adequate Food to Survive in Lake Erie

<> Asian Carp Would Have Adequate Food to Survive in Lake Erie - If invasive bighead carp and silver carp spread into Lake Erie, there would be enough food available for these species of Asian carp to survive, according to a new study by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Lake Huron nuclear waste burial report expected this week

<> Lake Huron nuclear waste burial report expected this week - A Canadian environmental assessment of a proposal to bury nuclear waste deep underground near the shores of Lake Huron is expected this week amid fierce opposition to the idea from home and abroad. Now 152 Resolutions representing 20.4 million people opposing OPG Proposed Nuclear Waste Dump Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Project Website

Groups appeal water pollution permit for Waukegan coal plant on Lake Michigan

<> Groups appeal water pollution permit for Waukegan coal plant on Lake Michigan - The Sierra Club, Environmental Law & Policy Center and other environmental organizations appealed Illinois EPA's water pollution permit for NRG's Waukegan coal plant, arguing it falls far short of implementing necessary protections for Lake Michigan.