Great Lakes cleanup gets boost from congressman

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WASHINGTON -- Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers Wednesday introduced major legislation that would promote the cleanup and protection of the Great Lakes over the next five years, following the recommendations developed through a collaborative effort of federal, state and local officials.

The Great Lakes Regional Collaboration focused their attention on addressing the most critical threats to the Great Lakes. The 1,500 participants developed recommendations for eight key areas: aquatic invasive species, habitat protection, coastal health, Areas of Concern and contaminated sediment, non-point source pollution, toxic pollutants, scientific research and monitoring, and sustainable development.


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