New York’s Plan Good for Great Lakes, Says Citizens’ Group

New York State should proceed with tough regulations on ballast waters to protect the Great Lakes from invasive species despite concerns that the proposed rules could have a negative economic impact, says the Council of Canadians.
New York’s Plan Good for Great Lakes, Says Citizens’ Group
Joan Delaney
Joan Delaney
Senior Editor, Canadian Edition
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A freighter heads into Lake Superior after negotiating the Soo Locks at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. New York is proposing tough regulations on ballast waters to protect the Great Lakes from invasive species. (Karen Bleier/AFP/Getty Images)
Joan Delaney
Joan Delaney
Senior Editor, Canadian Edition
Joan Delaney is Senior Editor of the Canadian edition of The Epoch Times based in Toronto. She has been with The Epoch Times in various roles since 2004.
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