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Higher Outflows and Field Data Collection this Summer [Lake Superior Board of Control – April 29, 2015]

Ship Aground in St. Marys River [Soo Today -April 22, 2015]

Sault Bridge Getting Underwater Inspection [Northern Ontario Business – April; 20, 2015]

Sault Naturalists See Slow Return of Birds [Sault This Week – April 14, 2015]

Tourist Investment Small Price to Pay: Myers [Sault Star – April 4, 2015]

Submit a Comment on Proposed Great Lakes Protection Act, 2015 [Environmental Registry: February 18th – April 19th, 2015]

Highlights of Tuesday’s BPAC meeting [104.3 Country – March 18, 2015]

Water Levels Surge on Great Lakes [Earth & Space Science News – March 17, 2015]

Plastic microbead pollution a concern in Great Lakes [The Times Herald – March 16, 2015]

Extensive Great Lakes ice cover quickly melting [Petoskey News – March 16, 2015]

Developer to ask for appeal of OMB Pointe Estates ruling [Sootoday – March 16, 2015]

Lake Superior Biodiversity Conservation Strategy Released [InfoSuperior – March 13, 2015]

Protecting Sault Ste. Marie Region Drinking Water [MOECC – March 12, 2015]

Protecting Sault Ste. Marie Region Drinking Water: Ontario Supports Actions to Safeguard Drinking Water [Ministry of Ontario Newsroom – March 12, 2015]

St. Marys River ice breaking operations [Sootoday – March 11, 2015]

Governors and Premiers to Hold Leadership Summit in Québec City [Council of Great Lakes Governors – March 2015]

Ontario reintroducing legislation to protect Great Lakes ecosystem [The Manitoulin Expositor – March 4, 2015]

Board sets Lake Superior Outflow for March [Sault Ste. Marie Evening News – March 3, 2015]

OMB Rules Against Point Estates Development; Rules in Favour for Pointe Protection Association [Northern Hoot – March 2, 1025]

Michigan to drop some cash in the Great Lakes [Sootoday – February 25, 2015]

Will ice levels on the Great Lakes reach record levels this winter? It’s looking like we may have a shot. [The Weather Network – February 23, 2015]

Lake Superior Binational Forum to close in March [CBC News – February 18, 2015]

Ontario to Introduce Legislation to Protect the Great Lakes [MOECC – February 18, 2015]

Lake Superior water levels stay high, despite lack of precipitation [CBC News – February 3, 2015]

Lakes still fullest they’ve been this century [Sootoday – February 2, 2015]

Anglers, DNR begin to craft new fish plan for Lake Superior [Duluth News Tribune – January 25, 2015]

Lake Superior lake trout emergency rule takes effect [Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources – January 12, 2015]

Michigan gets $1M grant to protect Lake Superior wetlands [Fox 28 – January 8, 2015]

Ice breaking efforts underway on Lake Superior, St Marys River [ABC News – January 2, 2015]

Ministry looking for owner of unattended gill nets [Sootoday – December 18, 2014]

U.S. legislation seeks to protect Great Lakes from Asian carp [CTV News – December 12, 2014]

Great Lakes levels now above average [Public Radio 9 – December 11, 2014]

Lake Superior water levels above average [ABC News – December 9, 2014]

Botanical expert questions study on plants found [Sault Star – December 5, 2014]

St. Marys rapids flow to be decreased in preparation for winter [International Joint Commission – November 24,2014]

Regulation plan 2014 to be implemented in January [International Joint Commission – November 20,2014]

NMU, partners plan wave monitoring system for Lake Superior [Public Radio 90 – November 25, 2014]

Sightseeing in Northern Michigan: St. Marys River Compensating Works [9&10 News – November 19, 2014]

Ice Visible on Lake Superior Weeks Ahead of Schedule [ABC News – November 15, 2014]

LSSU student discovers that Atlantic salmon are reproducing in the Great Lakes [Soo Evening News – November 2, 2014]

Pair of Great Lakes Sites to Come Off “The List” [IJC – September 5, 2014]

St. Marys Rapids Flow to be Increased Wednesday [Lake Superior Board of Control – June 23, 2014]

Surprise! Icebergs Spotted in Lake Superior [livescience – June 6, 2014]

A Balancing Act: Lake Superior Regulation and the St. Marys River [LS Board of Control – May 21, 2014]

Coast Guard Predicts Record-breaking Ice Season [Soo Today – May 15, 2014]

St. Marys Rapids Flow to be Increased Tomorrow [LS Board of Control – May 14, 2014]

Complete Circle Tour of Lake Superior and Get Noticed by Lake Superior Magazine [NorthlandsNewsCentre.com – May 11, 2014]

Ice Conditions Pose Damage Risk [Soo Today – May 7, 2014]

Soo Locks Project Announced [Soo Evening News – May 5, 2014]

High flows expected in St. Mary’s rapids [Soo Today – April 15, 2014]

Find out how fast it’s going to flow [Soo Today – April 4, 2014]

Ice breaking starts [Sault Star – March 13, 2014]

More than $39 million earmarked for operating, maintaining site [Sault Star – March 12, 2014]

These welcome additions to Northern Ontario waters might be hybrids, but they’re thoroughbreds through and through when it comes to their quality as game fish [Sault Star – March 7, 2014]

Other highlights of Wednesday’s BPAC meeting [100.5 Kiss – March 6, 2014]

Study: Incidents of tumours in white suckers high in St. Marys [100.5 Kiss – March 6, 2014]

Thunder Bay Coast Guard radio station’s closure raises concerns [Sault Star – February 28, 2014]

Council to decide Norgoma’s fate [Sault Star – January 22, 2014]

Superior’s splendor doesn’t dip when winter comes calling [Sault Star – January 21, 2014]

Wind farm appeal set for next week [Sault Star – December 10, 2013]

Oil and Water: Tar Sands Crude Shipping Meets Great Lakes? Report Cites Gaps in Region’s Oil-spill Prevention, Response [Alliance for the Great Lakes – November 20, 2013]

Mint carves Lake Superior’s image onto latest collector’s coin [Sault Star – November 7, 2013]

Invasive species are bad. Some bugs are cool [Soo Today – September 26, 2013]

27 Reasons The Great Lakes Are Actually The Greatest [Huffington Post – September 3, 2013]

Local fishermen to put a ring on [Soo Today – August 28, 2013]

Lake Superior is sending some help to Lake Michigan-Huron’s low water levels [MLive – August 20, 2013]

Update on St. Marys River water volume increase [Soo Today – July 31, 2013]

Invasive species? There’s an app for that [Soo Today – July 10, 2013]

Seen yesterday on the St. Marys River [Soo Today – July 4, 2013]

They’ll eventually call St. Marys River home [Soo Today – June 25, 2013]

US, Canada Will Poison Sea Lamprey [VIDEO] in St. Marys River, Link to Lake Superior and Huron [Design and Trend – June 24, 2013]

Sea lamprey control planned for St. Marys River in July [Soo Evening News – June 23, 2013]

Now you see it. Now you don’t [Soo Today – June 19, 2013]

Unsightly scenes: Sunnyside Beach Road (5 photos) [Soo Today – June 17, 2013]

Sails of the St. Mary’s River [Local 2 Sault Ste. Marie – June 5, 2013]

Governments urged to act on low water levels [Sault Star – May 1, 2013]

Enhanced monitoring to commence for 4 lakes within Central Algoma [Soo Today – April 11, 2013]

Hayes shares concerns over proposed Great Lakes freighter regulations [Soo Today – April 8, 2013]

Help clean up the Great Lakes [Sault Star – April 10, 2013]

Hayes shares concerns over proposed Great Lakes freighter regulations [Soo Today – April 8, 2013]

Seen on the St. Marys River [Soo Today – April 5, 2013]

New federal regulations worry deep-water port planners [Soo Today – March 26, 2013]

Harper Government Invests in Great Lakes Clean-Up [Environment Canada – March 22, 2013]

Thunder Bay Coast Guard radio station’s closure raises concerns [Sault Star – February 28th, 2013]

USA: New Bills Offer Hope for Lakes Dredging Crisis [Dredging Today – February 6, 2013]

Less study, more action on harbour: KPMG tells city [Soo Today – February 5, 2013]

‘Mind-boggling’ water levels on Great Lakes establishing record lows [The Windsor Star – January 27, 2013]

Great Lakes dredging crisis tops carriers’ agenda [Marine Log – January 23, 2013]

Dropping water levels leave Pine Island residents reeling [Sault Star – January 8, 2013]

Boats scurry to safety; waves on Lake Huron could top 35 feet [Detroit Free Press – October 30, 2012]

Major flooding strikes another Lake Superior community [Pioneer Press – October 29, 2012]

Club releases 2,000 walleye [Soo Evening News – October 24, 2012]

Sailors sobered by low water levels, weighing their options [Sault This Week – October 24, 2012]

Local watershed council targets milfoil [Soo Evening News – October 21, 2012]

Grants awarded for Great Lakes tree plantings [Seattle PI – October 16, 2012]

Where Did The River Go? [Local 2 Sault Ste. Marie – October 15, 2012]

Just how low will Great Lakes waterways go? [Soo Today – October 15, 2012]

Asian carp DNA found in Chicago River channel [Soo Evening News – October 10, 2012]

Low water, high electric costs and cuts to Great Lakes shipping profits [Great Lakes Echo – October 9, 2012]

Water levels near record low [Soo Evening News – October 3, 2012]

A recipe for more disasters on our Great Lakes? [Soo Today – September 26, 2012]

United States and Canada sign amended Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement [Soo Today – September 7, 2012]

How about that lake? [Soo Today – Aug. 31, 2012]

The fact North Shore water levels are low is not subject to debate. It’s how to deal with the pressing issue that stirs up waves [Sault Star – Aug. 16, 2012]

Longest ship on Great Lakes free again [Sault Star – Aug. 16, 2012]

Sugar Island residents still not happy with their sewage situation [Sault This Week – July 31, 2012]

Beware, invasive species. Our new facility is officially open [Soo Today – July 31, 2012]

Ghosts of once golden fishing industry still seen along north Algoma [Sault Star – July 27, 2012]

Concerns about Great Lakes on Michigan side, too [Soo Today – July 24, 2012]

Want to help the Great Lakes? Read this [Soo Today – July 24, 2012]

Heat, drought killing fish in Michigan [Soo Today – July 23, 2012]

New plan for Superior outflows nears [Sault Star – July 15, 2012]

Tiny beetle vanquishes Bellevue Park’s purple loosestrife – Victory tempered by arrival of new invader [Sault Star – July 13, 2012]

Check out the Sault Ships and Sailabration event this August [Soo Today – July 11, 2012]

Worried about Great Lakes water levels? Note local meeting [Soo Today – July 10, 2012]

International Joint Commission And Brookfield Renewable Power Join Forces With Great Lakes Fishery Commission To Battle Destructive Sea Lamprey [Download: Great Lakes Fishery Commission – May 30, 2012]

Lake Superior nearly a foot below start-of-June average [Soo Today – May 30, 2012]

MP Hayes applauds Harper Government Measure to Protect the Great Lakes from Asian Carp [Local 2 Sault Ste. Marie – May 29, 2012]

MNR lake surveys will help manage fisheries [Soo Today – May 24, 2012]

Canadians do not want environment gutted by Trojan horse budget: Hughes [Soo Today – May 11, 2012]

Ontario supports clean, healthy Great Lakes [Soo Today – May 9, 2012]

Sault Lock Better Than Ever [Parks Canada]

The Great Lakes Aren’t So Great Anymore [Huffington Post – May 2, 2012]

Endangered species hunt given green light. Enviro group shocked [Soo Today – April 25, 2012]

Soo police have chance to patrol the Great Lakes [Sudbury Star – April 3, 2012]

Lake Superior higher than it was a year ago at this time [Soo Today – April 2, 2012]

Learn more about the St. Marys River at LSSU’s 11th annual Environmental Summit [LSSU Campus News – March 11, 2012]

Organize locally to help Great Lakes: Barlow [Sault Star – January 24, 2012]

Conservation Authority seeks to renew St. Mary’s River heritage status [Sault Star – January 20, 2012]

Is it too late for Saultites to panic over L. Superior pollution? [Sault This Week – January 18, 2012]

City of St. Catharines Rejects New York Ballast Water Regulations [Sault This Week – January 10, 2012]

Lake Superior outflow maintained in January [Sault This Week – December 28, 2011]

Yes, Pointe Estates is back on the table [Soo Today – December 13, 2011]

Approval expected for deep-water port study [Sault Star – November 23, 2011]

Algoma University and the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre Play a Key Role in the Restoration of the St. Marys River [Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre – November 22, 2011]

BPAC meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 22: General Public invited to attend [Sault This Week – November 21, 2011]

Public invited to help restore St. Marys River [Soo Today – November 16, 2011]

Is Harper government cutting Great Lakes support? [Soo Today – November 7, 2011]

Aboriginal leaders join critics of city’s sewage treatment [Sault Star – November 3, 2011]

Raw sewage in St. Marys River unacceptable: First Nations [Soo Today – November 2, 2011]

Latest PUC update on drinking water changes [Soo Today – October 25, 2011]

Another river exercise involved mock oil spill [Soo Today – September 15, 2011]

Significant fishery restoration planned on St. Marys River [Soo Today – September 14, 2011]

No, there hasn’t been an oil spill in the St. Marys River [Soo Today – September 13, 2011]

Lake Superior level expected to rise slightly [Soo Today – September 2, 2011]

937,000 new fish stocked in Upper Peninsula waters [Soo Today – July 28, 2011]

Fish story of the year [Soo Today – July 13, 2011]

Control board increases outflow from Lake Superior [Sault This Week – June 2, 2011]

Brookfield Renewable Power and Cloverland Electric Cooperative Join Forces with Commission to Battle Destructive Sea Lamprey [Download: Great Lakes Fishery Commission – May 23, 2011]

Lake State invites you to write about Lake Superior [Soo Today – April 27, 2011]

Hazardous stuff left lying around will end up in the river in time [Sault This Week – April 6, 2011]

It’s a sure sign of spring [Sault This Week – April 6, 2011]

Voracious Fish Must be Prevented from Entering Great Lakes [Sierra Club Canada – April 1, 2011]

Celebrate the St. Marys River at Lake State [Soo Today – March 23, 2011]

Most Canadians don’t understand water’s value [Soo Today – March 21, 2011]

Experts agree: St. Marys River quality improved [Sault This Week – March 23, 2011]

St. Marys River study presented to the public next week [Sault Star – February 2011]

Court Ruling on Environmental Suits & Tree Recycling [The Environmental Report – January 24, 2011]

Essar Steel’s $31-million, coke-oven upgrade features all-new technology [Sault This Week – December 15, 2010]

Essar emission levels are lower than MOE levels? [Sault This Week – December 8, 2010]

Wind farm issue threatens to discredit green movement [Soo Today – December 5, 2010]

Lake Superior well below normal in November [Soo Today – November 29, 2010]

Energy plan will save cash for industry, says Orazietti [Sault This Week – November 17, 2010]

Flakeboard releases sustainability report [Soo Today – November 12, 2010]

St. Marys signs ten-year deal with Ontario Power Authority for cogen electricity [Sault This Week – November 10, 2010]

St. Marys Goes Green, Eyes Bio-economy [Sault This Week – November 3, 2010]

Essar fined $100,000 for violating the Environmental Protect Act [Sault This Week – October 13, 2010]

Aquatic Research Lab conducting river-wide E. coli survey [LSSU Campus News – August 26, 2010]

Student’s St. Marys River rapids research garners cash award [LSSU Campus News – May 10, 2010]

Contaminated portion of St. Marys to be dredged this spring [Sault Star – February 23, 2010]