Invasive Species
At long last, Coast Guard proposes new rule on ballast water
Public comments on the rule wraps up December 4, and citizens from across the region are making it clear what works in this rule, and what could still be strengthened.
Asian carp knocking on the back door
New DNA testing finds the invasive carp just miles from the electric barrier that protects the Great Lakes from these ravenous fish.
State of the Lakes? Not that Great
After decades of monitoring the Great Lakes ecosystem, the Canadian and U.S governments still have only limited knowledge of the status of human and wildlife health in the Great Lakes and do not know whether that status is improving or getting worse.
Meetings detail restoration spending plan
At community meetings across the region, representatives of the EPA explained how funds from the $475 million will be distributed.
Who is hitching a ride on your boat?
With the boating and fishing season underway, your boat and equipment could be ferrying more than just you and your family and friends. You may have on board hidden invasive plants or small creatures.
National groups release invasives plan for new U.S. administration
In the lead up to the president-elect Obama’s inauguration on Tuesday, conservation and environmental groups are calling for a renewed effort to stop invasive species in the United States.
Dry cargo hearing
The United States Coast Guard has announced a public comment period as it prepares a new Environmental Impact Statement in preparation of potential changes to the rule, Dry Cargo Residues on the Great Lakes.
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.
Poorly regulated trade opens door to invasive species
A trip to the pet store is a glimpse at the diversity of animals from all over the world. However, lack of import screening means these animals pose one of the greatest threats to biodiversity in the Great Lakes.
Politics hold up historic ballast legislation
When Congress returns next week it will mean a short window to pass legislation that sets a global precedence for protection from aquatic invasive species. After this window closes the session ends and politicians become absorbed in fall election campaigns. The opportunity to pass this bill will not come again until next year.
© 2008 Great Lakes News. 
