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Aquatic Invasive Species |
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Click here for: The Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-646), is the federal legislation which calls upon the states to develop and implement comprehensive state management plans for aquatic nuisance species control. The Act was established for the prevention and control of the unintentional introduction of ANS and is based on the following five objectives... |
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Areas of Concern |
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Click here for: The Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement between the U.S. and Canada established an Area of Concern program for the Great Lakes. A total of 43 areas on the Great Lakes where water quality has caused beneficial use impairments were initially identified. Fourteen Areas of Concern are within Michigan?s jurisdiction. A Remedial Action Plan for restoring these areas is being prepared or is completed for each of these Areas of Concern. |
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Coastal Management |
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Click here for: Michigan's Coastal Management Program was developed under the federal Coastal Zone Management Act and approved in 1978. Since then, the Program has assisted organizations in protecting and enhancing their coastal areas, funded studies related to coastal management and helped to increase recreational opportunities in Michigan's Great Lakes coastal area. |
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Ballast Water Reporting |
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Click here for: information on the Michigan Ballast Water Reporting Program, which requires the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) to determine whether ballast water management practices are being complied with by all vessels operating on the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence waterway |
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Dredging Projects |
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Click here for: Laws and rules are set by the State to regulate dredging action within the Great Lakes. Resources are available regarding the testing of dredge sediment. |
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Protection Fund |
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Click here for: Use of this fund has generated many wide ranging and diverse studies and reports. Some of which are available to review along with lists of current funding proposals and those that have already been funded. |
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Shipwrecks |
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Click here for: Around 2000 ships have been lost within Michigan's coastal waters. Information regarding underwater preserves, laws and rules and other State agency interests are available. |
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Submerged Lands |
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Click here for: Over 38,000 square miles of Great Lakes bottom lands, St. Clair Flats and submerged cultural resources is regulated by several State and Federal laws and rules. |
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Submerged Logs Recovery |
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Click here for: Recovery of logs that were not captured and processed during Michigan's logging era but instead have sunk to the bottom of the Great Lakes requires a State permit.
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Water Use, Levels, & Diversion |
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Click here for: Contains several data sources detailing the past, present and future lake levels within the Great Lakes. The use of Great Lakes water and resources detailing diversion of Great Lakes water. |
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Protection and Restoration |
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Click here for: information on Michigan's efforts to protect and restore the Great Lakes. In addition, regional restoration efforts and legislative priorities to protect and enhance the quality of the Great Lakes region's environment and economy are also available. |
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