Coalition Updates
Putting a finger on watershed protection
When compared to the size and wonder of the Great Lakes, New York State’s Finger Lakes can sometimes seem overshadowed. These glacially formed lakes in central New York, however, play an integral role in the Lake Ontario watershed. Understanding this interconnectedness, groups like the Cayuga Lake Watershed Network are working to identify the key threats to the health of the Finger Lakes and advocating for solutions that foster vibrant communities and a healthy environment across the lakes.
Connecting the Great Lakes to their Headwaters
When we talk about the problems facing the Great Lakes basin, we often do it by talking about what the lakes themselves will face. Absent from these discussions are the headwaters where the story of the Great Lakes begin.
Celebrate our shared water this June
From June 5 to June 15 communities along the Niagara River will be celebrating 100 years of shared water protection with concerts, art exhibits, educational events, special guests, and more.
Henry Regier honoured by Governor General
Long-time Great Lakes activist Henry Regier was named a member of the Order of Canada in October, 2008. He was named to Canada’s highest civilian honour for his contributions to developing and implementing ecosystem management practices to protect freshwater fisheries—much of it focussing on the Great Lakes—and for his leadership in national and international conservation organizations.
Lake Superior harbour to be mined for Michigan highways
A large block of former Algoma Central Railway lands on Lake Superior’s Michipicoten Harbour, near Wawa, Ontario, was sold to Superior Aggregates Company, a U.S. corporation. The company intends to strip the site of soil, vegetation, and timber, and then drill, blast and crush the coastal rock to within 65 metres of the shoreline. The privately-held block of land is nestled within 160 miles of Lake Superior shoreline protected by a national park, three provincial parks and two conservation reserves. The resulting aggregate is destined for shipment by freighter to Michigan for use in highway construction.
A Great Lakes year
This has been a remarkable year for Great Lakes protection. As 2008 comes to a close, we reflect on some of the achievements citizens and organizations across the region deserve to celebrate.
Bruce Kershner honoured
The old growth forest expert and activist was posthumously given the John Manty Award this spring in Buffalo.
Lights danger to migrating birds
Program encourages tall buildings to turn off their lights at night during spring and fall bird migrations.
St. Lawrence River one of most endangered in U.S.
American Rivers has released its annual list of the Most Endangered Rivers in the United States, and the section of the St. Lawrence River shared between Canada and the U.S. placed fourth worst.
Great Lakes United hosts AGM with River Rally
Great Lakes United took a new approach to its Annual General Meeting this year and partnered with River Network’s River Rally to help members connect with allies across North America.
© 2008 Great Lakes News. 
