Lake News

Ottawa agrees to dredge Sarnia harbour
The London Free Press (11/17)
The federal government's decision to dredge Sarnia Harbour will be a boon to the local economy, officials say.

Genesee County drain commissioner says recession might be just the push water pipeline project needs
The Flint Journal (11/15)
Could the nation's recession help make a proposed water pipeline to Lake Huron more than wishful thinking? The County Drain Commissioner is giving his strongest endorsement yet - partly because the price of steel and labor could be tens of millions of dollars less than was expected just a few years ago.

Water group finishes MOE report
Bayshore Broadcasting Corporation (11/11)
The Ministry of Environment has in its hands a report on protecting our water that took more than nine months to prepare. It was done on behalf of the Drinking Water Source Protection Committee for the Saugeen, Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula regions.

Cameco looking to cut costs after 46 per cent Q3 profit brownout
The Canadian Press (11/11)
Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO) is looking to cut costs after a 46 per cent slump in adjusted third-quarter profit. Besides its core uranium operations, Cameco is a major partner in the Bruce Power nuclear plant on the shores of Lake Huron in southwestern Ontario.

Wastewater treatment plant to pay fine, make improvements
The Bay City Times (11/10)
Michigan regulators say they've taken action to prevent major problems with a wastewater treatment plant in the Thumb area of the state that discharges to Lake Huron.

NOAA installs local weather equipment on Saginaw Bay
The Bay City Times (11/7)
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recently installed weather equipment on Saginaw Bay Light No. 1, a navigational light near the Saginaw River mouth.

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Georgian Bay Association
Representing member associations along Georgian Bay and the inland lakes, the GBA works with water-based communities to ensure the careful stewardship of the greater bay area.

Lake Huron Committee
Great Lakes Fishery Commission
The committee considers fishery issues of common concern, develops joint programs and research projects and serves as a forum for management agencies.

Michigan Sea Grant
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
A partnership between the University of Michigan and Michigan State University to promote the understanding and intelligent use of the Great Lakes.

The Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation
A non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to the conservation and wise stewardship of Lake Huron's coastal ecosystems.


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