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September 2007 The Canadian Institute for Environmental Law and Policy (CIELAP) (9/27) CIELAP is an independent, not-for-profit research and education organization, whose mission is to provide leadership in the research and development of environmental law and policy that promotes public interest and sustainability. CheckMyLake.org Conservation Minnesota (9/25) This website will tell you if your Minnesota lake is safe & suitable for swimming and other recreation. It will also tell you if the fish in your lake have been tested for mercury, the primary concern with eating fish from Minnesota lakes. Great Lakes Maritime Research Institute (9/24) The Great Lakes Maritime Research Institute is dedicated to developing and improving economically and environmentally sustainable maritime commerce on the Great Lakes through applied research. Great Lakes Regional Water Program U.S. Department of Agriculture (9/20) The Great Lakes Regional Water Program addresses water quality research, education, and outreach/extension efforts common to the six states in USEPA Region 5: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Ontario Green Belt (9/19) The Niagara Escarpment - a World Biosphere Reserve - the Oak Ridges Moraine and Rouge Park are all part of this permanently protected landscape in Ontario and play host to hundreds of animals and plant species. State of the Upper Peninsula’s Water Quality GLEAMS (9/18) Hosted in Houghton, Mich. Sept. 19-20, the purpose of this meeting is to bring together stakeholders working on Upper Peninsula’s (U.P.) water-related environmental issues, with a focus on addressing the legacy of contamination in the U.P. The North American Ecotourism Conference The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) (9/17) Madison, Wisconsin is the location for The International Ecotourism Society's second conference focused on ecotourism in North America, September 26 - 28. The three-day conference will bring together hundreds of ecotourism experts, government officials, and travel/hospitality industry practitioners working towards responsible tourism. Climate Change in the Great Lakes Region University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute (9/13) What will global warming mean for our region? The "Climate Change in the Great Lakes Region" seminar series provides a forum to begin this important discussion. The Effects of Climate Change on the Fish and Fisheries of the Great Lakes Basin will be the topic of the next seminar at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum, Sept. 24. Minnesota Environmental Initiative (9/11) The Minnesota Environmental Initiative builds innovative partnerships to develop solutions to Minnesota’s environmental problems. They work with nonprofit, business and government partners to develop consensus on critical issues and move toward action that has positive environmental impacts. Wind Shift Michigan Land Use Institute (9/10) With 3,100 miles of breezy Great Lakes shoreline and dozens of manufacturing plants, it’s surprising that Michigan has not yet found its place in the wind industry. Today, the Land Policy Institute at Michigan State University takes a big step to change that, at the first "Manufacturing and Developing Wind Energy Systems in Michigan" conference. Geologic Journey: The Great Lakes CBC (9/7) Geologic Journey: The Great Lakes tells the story of the dramatic changes in the geologic history and landscape of this region. Audiences are shown the roots of a long vanished mountain range, explore the remains of a tropical salt-water sea, and trace the story of a sudden massive flood that drowned vast areas of land. $50 Billion in Economic Benefit Hinge on Restoration of Great Lakes Healthy Lakes Healthy Lives (9/6) Each year, Rust Belt states average less than 2 percent of new growth, yet Great Lakes states are home to one-third of the nation’s population and produce one-third of the gross state product. Developing America’s North Coast: A Benefit Cost Analysis of a Great Lakes Infrastructure Program, promises that fulfilling the $26 billion investment to implement the GLCS would actually produce $50 billion in long term economic benefits. International Coastal Cleanup Ocean Conservancy (9/5) Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup is the largest and most successful volunteer event of its kind. Since 1986 thousands of volunteers from around the globe have cleared over 100 million pounds of trash from 170,000 miles of shorelines, rivers, lakes, and wetlands! Superior Trails and fall colors (9/4) With summer drawing to a close, fall colors will soon be adorning the Great Lakes region. In Wisconsin, the South Shore Lake Superior Circle Tour is recommended from Superior to the Montreal River in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. There are many parks with waterfalls and gorgeous scenery on this route, including Pattison State Park, which contains the Big Manitou Falls with its 165-foot drop - the highest falls in Wisconsin. Great Lakes Tributary Modeling Program GLIN's September 2007 Site of the Month (9/1) The Great Lakes Tributary Modeling Program, a joint initiative between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Great Lakes states, develops tools to aid watershed planning, soil conservation and non-point source pollution prevention efforts.
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