Great Lakes
French President Nicolas Sarkozy bows to the Democratic Republic of Congo flag before reviewing an honour guard on his way to meet his Congolese counterpart Joseph Kabila in Kinshasa, on March 26, 2009. Nicolas Sarkozy called Thursday for a 'new momentum' on cooperation in Africa's troubled Great Lakes region, in a keynote speech to lawmakers in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Sarkozy made the appeal in an address to a special sitting of parliament in Kinshasa on the first leg of a lightning three-nation visit which was to end on Friday.
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The Great Lakes are important to the economic and cultural make-up of Canadians who live and work on these waters. These lakes support both recreational and commercial fisheries and a way of life for our people ... Our efforts to date have prevented Asian carp from establishing in the Great Lakes system and we will continue to do what is necessary to keep them from taking over this valuable watershed.
The Great Lakes is the largest freshwater system in the world and represents one of Canada 's most valuable assets ... We are committed to working with our American counterparts to continue to protect the Great Lake basin. Together these measures will go a long way toward our ultimate goal of stopping Asian carp from entering and becoming established in the Great Lakes .
These barriers are the only thing standing between the Asian carp and our Great LakesMore quotes »
Newsday's coverage
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Canada pledges $17.5M in fight against Asian carp
the Mississippi River and its tributaries. Scientists say they could damage native fish species if allowed to reach the Great Lakes, which are shared by the U.S. and Canada.Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield said Monday that Canada will focus its Read more »
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War of 1812 bicentennial sites, events all over US
Pity the War of 1812. Its bicentennial is at hand and events are planned for all over North America , from Canada and the Great Lakes to the Mid-Atlantic and the South. But good luck finding someone who can explain in 10 words or less what the war was about.Some Read more »
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2012 James Beard restaurant and chef award winners
in New York-- Rising star chef of the yearChristina Tosi of Momofuku Milk Bar in New York___REGIONAL CHEF AWARDS-- Great Lakes Bruce Sherman of North Pond in Chicago-- Mid-AtlanticMaricel Presilla of Cucharamama in Hoboken , N.J.-- MidwestTory Miller of L'Etoile Read more »
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Supreme Court rejects emergency carp measures
their lawsuit against the corps is pending in a federal district court."It is our duty to aggressively fight to protect the Great Lakes from invasive species," Michigan Attorney Bill Schuette said. "So while I'm disappointed, we will continue forward on all Read more »
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APNewsBreak: Feds spend $50 million on carp fight
Bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario , in recent years.Some funding for the Asian carp program has come from the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, a federal plan to fix the region's biggest environmental problems. President Barack Obama has requested Read more »
Around the web
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Novi mayor: State fair coming back to Michigan
name, a new location and no state funding. • Map of the Great Lakes State Fair The event, which organizers have named the Great Lakes State Fair, will be held Aug.31-Sept.3 at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. Organizers said this new event is revitalizing 10:55 AM from Detroit Free Press Read more »
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Great Lakes Biodiesel Inc. announces Final Stage of Construction of Canada’s Largest Biodiesel Plant
producer of biodiesel in Canada under the federal ecoENERGY Program. "The Grain Farmers of Ontario look forward to the Great Lakes Biodiesel plant opening this fall,” said Barry Senft, CEO of the Grain Farmers of Ontario. “We see great potential for biodiesel 9:16 AM from Business Wire Read more »
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Watch live TONIGHT: Great Lakes need great friends: Maude Barlow's final stop on the Great Lakes tour
Maude Barlow and other guests to celebrate the Great Lakes – a common heritage that belongs to the Earth, other species and future generations as well as our own. Hear how we can collectively protect them from private interests and government complacency and 9:16 AM from Rabble.ca Read more »
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FEMA flood maps raise residents ire in Dearborn, Heights
10-foot elevations segments, which is down now to two feet, she said. New maps also take into account changing levels in the Great Lakes, which in turn affect flood levels. “We’re supposed to identify the risks,” Kuypers said. If a resident feels their home 5/29/12 from Dearborn Press and Guide Read more »
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Duluth's Holiday Inn plans $4 million renovation
facilities are updated. It’s becoming more and more competitive.” The renovations will include upgrades to elevators, the Great Lakes Ballroom and other meeting rooms. The lobby area will be updated to include an expanded fitness center and the addition of 1:11 AM from Duluth News Tribune Read more »
