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States take more aggressive stand against invasives
Friday, June 12, 2009

In their fight against invasive species, Great Lakes states are finding at least one place where they can win -- the courtroom.

$475 million Great Lakes restoration in Congress' hands
Wednesday, April 29, 2009

President Barack Obama’s plan to spend $475 million in fiscal year 2010 on a new “inter-agency initiative” that accelerates Great Lakes restoration has been hailed by advocates and policymakers alike.

But whether this “unprecedented” commitment makes it into the final federal budget remains to be seen.

Stimulus includes money for water infrastructure
Friday, February 20, 2009

As part of the $789 billion economic stimulus package recently signed into law, $6 billion has been set aside to upgrade the nation’s water infrastructure.

And consistent with other provisions in the federal legislation, the bill prioritizes funding for “shovel-ready” projects in states and their local communities.

The $6 billion will be allocated through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s existing State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs.

States look to tap into Great Lakes' wind energy potential
Friday, February 20, 2009

Over the past five years, seven of the eight Great Lakes states (all but Indiana) have set renewable-energy requirements for utilities. And to meet these new portfolio standards, states are counting on an increase in wind-energy production and use.

Could some of this increased capacity come from the Great Lakes?

States in the region are exploring and preparing for this possibility.