What's New on GLIN International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD) Environment for the Americas IMBD officially takes place on the second Saturday in May each year. But because that date doesn't work well for all bird event and bird festival organizers, or for the migratory birds themselves, IMBD is celebrated almost year-round. There are lots of ways to get involved in bird conservation, education, and birdwatching. Take a look!
In the News Ballast tanks: Rinse and repeat The Environment Report (5/12) The United States and Canada are trying to figure out how to keep new invasive species out of the Great Lakes. So they invited journalists to the port of Montreal to see how ballast tanks are tested for invasive species.
Farming boost may stall green land gains Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (5/12) Intensified farming this season to capitalize on high corn and soybean prices could be a boon for farmers but also could have a harmful effect on wildlife habitat, water quality and soil erosion control.
Beachfront property owners upset over delay in getting DEQ permits The Bay City Times (5/12) There's a backlog of 47 permit applications at the DEQ office in Bay City. Many property owners applied for their permits early, so they'd be able to start cleaning in the spring - and get ready for beach muck, or dead algae, that's been piling up more and more in recent summers.
A busy world pivots around the port Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (5/11) In 2006, the Port of Milwaukee recorded the second-highest increase in international tonnage of any U.S. location on the St. Lawrence Seaway System. However, the loss of water depth in the Great Lakes has created problems.
EDITORIAL: Great invasion of the lakes Detroit Free Press (5/11) After 20 years of coping with zebra mussels, no comprehensive strategy is yet in place to deter the ongoing threat to the Great Lakes.
Lake shorebird rebounds from protected to pest The Toledo Blade (5/11) Pushed to the brink of extinction a generation ago, the double-crested cormorant - one of 38 types of cormorants worldwide and six in North America - now wreaks havoc on small, uninhabited islands in western Lake Erie.
Saving Montreal, losing Toronto National Post (5/10) Lake Ontario's water levels are unusually high, all part of a water regulators' game to save Montreal from flooding.
Port Huron to host federal water hearing The Port Huron Times-Herald (5/10) The hearing is part of the water resources and environment subcommittee and will focus on the effects harmful nutrients, specifically phosphorous, have on the Great Lakes.
Migrant birds arrive early with warm spring The London Free Press (5/10) Warm summer-like weather in April with strong south winds has speeded up early bird migration in a big way.
Great Lakes bill aims to clean up ‘areas of concern’ Water Technology (5/9) The legislation would provide the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with the resources necessary — $150 million annually for 10 years — to continue restoration efforts in 43 areas of concern, 13 of which are in Michigan and four in Ohio.