In the News: EPA chief open to tougher policy on invasive species

Posted February 25th, 2009 in Aquatic Invasive Species, News

From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:

The Obama administration’s top environmental official indicated Tuesday that she will consider tougher rules to protect the Great Lakes from invasive species that hitch rides into the region aboard oceangoing vessels.

Newly appointed Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson said she will take a fresh look at her agency’s new policy that requires oceangoing vessels to flush their ship-steadying ballast tanks in mid-ocean to expel any unwanted organisms. Read More.

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Educators, make a splash this summer. We are partnering with @urbanrivers to host a two-day water quality workshop for 5th -12th grade educators along the Wild Mile. After completing the workshop, participants will have access to water quality monitoring equipment through the Limno Loan program and be able to schedule a Wild Mile field trip. Plus, earn up to 10 professional development hours!Details at the #linkinbio.

Educators, make a splash this summer. We are partnering with @urbanrivers to host a two-day water quality workshop for 5th -12th grade educators along the Wild Mile.

After completing the workshop, participants will have access to water quality monitoring equipment through the Limno Loan program and be able to schedule a Wild Mile field trip. Plus, earn up to 10 professional development hours!

Details at the #linkinbio. ...

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