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- No longer endangered, Lake Erie watersnake is thriving
- Cleanup removed tons of toxins from Milwaukee River
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Success Stories
May 9th 2012
No longer endangered, Lake Erie watersnake is thriving
The Lake Erie watersnake recently became just the 23rd species to be taken off the federal Endangered Species list. Found only on Lake Erie’s islands, the watersnake was driven to the brink of extinction in the 1990s by residents who … Continue reading
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May 3rd 2012
Cleanup removed tons of toxins from Milwaukee River
A $24 million dredging project that wrapped up earlier this year removed thousands of pounds of toxic PCBs and other pollutants from the Milwaukee River estuary.
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April 26th 2012
Lamprey barrier will help protect Lake Michigan fishery
The government has upped its game in the eternal effort to reduce the number of sea lamprey in the Great Lakes. State and federal agencies recently completed construction of a $1.6 million sea lamprey barrier in Trail Creek, a Lake … Continue reading
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April 16th 2012
Habitat work restoring Lake Superior headwaters
A nearly $1 million project in the headwaters of Lake Superior is transforming a Great Lakes Area of Concern into a haven for fish, birds and outdoors enthusiasts.
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March 28th 2012
Huge cleanup brings lower Ashtabula River back to life
After decades of abuse and neglect, Ohio’s Ashtabula River is reclaiming some of its natural grandeur.
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No longer endangered, Lake Erie watersnake is thriving
The Lake Erie watersnake recently became just the 23rd species to be taken off the federal Endangered Species list. Found only on Lake Erie’s islands, the watersnake was driven to the brink of extinction in the 1990s by residents who … Continue reading
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Cleanup removed tons of toxins from Milwaukee River
A $24 million dredging project that wrapped up earlier this year removed thousands of pounds of toxic PCBs and other pollutants from the Milwaukee River estuary.
No comment
Lamprey barrier will help protect Lake Michigan fishery
The government has upped its game in the eternal effort to reduce the number of sea lamprey in the Great Lakes. State and federal agencies recently completed construction of a $1.6 million sea lamprey barrier in Trail Creek, a Lake … Continue reading
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Habitat work restoring Lake Superior headwaters
A nearly $1 million project in the headwaters of Lake Superior is transforming a Great Lakes Area of Concern into a haven for fish, birds and outdoors enthusiasts.
No comment
Huge cleanup brings lower Ashtabula River back to life
After decades of abuse and neglect, Ohio’s Ashtabula River is reclaiming some of its natural grandeur.
No comment