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The following articles all relate to water use and quality, and the paper industry.  PCB- and sediment-related articles are marked with bold. Over time, some articles are taken off-line by the host newspaper.  ProQuest articles may be inaccessible through certain Internet Service Providers, for more information see the Appleton Public Library website.)
 
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August 2007
 

Fox cleanup talks must end soon, DNR official says - Aug 30, 2007 PG


Key congressman takes Fox River tour in Appleton - Aug 29, 2007 PG


Fox River dredging schedule heats up as deadline nears - Aug 19, 2007 PG


Kaukauna residents asked to save water - Aug 17, 2007 PC
No problems found so far in state's deck truss bridges - Aug 17, 2007 PG


Ship ballast law posts victory: Suit against Michigan dismissed, opening door for states aiming to protect Great Lakes - Aug 16, 2007 MJS
Groups challenge DNR on wells: Agency must assess effects on nearby waterways, they claim - Aug 16, 2007 MJS
State gives all-clear to 15 bridges: Designs similar to that in Minneapolis collapse - Aug 16, 2007 MJS
Neighbors await new west side attraction: Ecology center comes to park - Aug 16, 2007 MJS
Meeting on flood-risk maps draws confusion: Officials question accuracy of FEMA maps - Aug 16, 2007 PG
Lawrence still not connected to Manitowoc water pipeline - Aug 16, 2007 PG
Great outdoors almanac - Aug 16, 2007 PG
Guest column: Stop BP's Lake Michigan dumping scheme - Aug 16, 2007 PG
Editorial: Fertilizer runoff can be mitigated with care - Aug 16, 2007 PC


Water wars topic of Great Lakes talk - Aug 15, 2007 PG
Property owners angered over proposed water front rule changes - Aug 15, 2007 PC
Door Co. officials fund search for source of restaurant's well contamination - Aug 15, 2007 PG
New flood-risk maps chart potentially costly course for area: Designations could limit development - Aug 15, 2007 PG
Company Appleton reports $1.7 million net loss - Aug 15, 2007 PC
Weekly fishing report - Aug 15, 2007 MJS


2 Great Lakes losing water quickly: Dredged river draining 2.5 billion gallons a day from Michigan, Huron, study says - Aug 14, 2007 MJS
DNR considers increase in perch quota: Public hearings held to discuss increasing commercial take to 100,000 pounds - Aug 14, 2007 PG
Greenville delays action on potential fertilizer restrictions - Aug 14, 2007 PC


State briefs: Report: DNR behind in dam inspections - Aug 13, 2007 PC


Bridge collapse doesn't spawn political fallout in Wisconsin - Aug 12, 2007 PC
Shawano pro wins nail-biter in walleye event - Aug 12, 2007 PG


Lawn care habits fouling local waters: Unnecessary fertilization helping fuel algae blooms - Aug 11, 2007 PC
Greenville proposes ban on lawn fertilizers: Town could restrict phosphorus to help fight algae - Aug 11, 2007 PC
Weekly outdoor notes - Aug 11, 2007 MJS
Ever Wonder: Recycling doesn't pay you in Wisconsin - Aug 11, 2007 PC
Letter: Pesticide spraying is not family-friendly - Aug 11, 2007 PG


[PCB] 16 fertilized sites reopening: EPA approves PCB cleanup at 2 sites; 12 to be retested - Aug 10, 2007 MJS
Claude Allouez Bridge gets thumbs up - Aug 10, 2007 PC
Plant to end mercury use: Change to reduce state emissions by 28%, eventually lower toxins in fish - Aug 10, 2007 MJS
Fields are fertile for emerging technology: 'Angel' investor group seeks profits on farm - Aug 10, 2007 MJS


State briefs: Authorities trying to shoo turkey vultures from cemetery - Aug 9, 2007 PC
ERCO Worldwide to end mercury use - Aug 9, 2007 PC


Lake lot proposals doused: DNR says new rules would protect waterways; property owners fear meddling - Aug 8, 2007 MJS
Weather scares mosquitoes, welcomes other bugs - Aug 8, 2007 PC
Mercury emitter is going green: Wood County chemical plant to convert to cleaner technology - Aug 8, 2007 MJS
Weekly fishing report - Aug 8, 2007 MJS


Nation's beaches under attack - Aug 7, 2007 PC
Harmful bacteria levels affect Manitowoc, Sheboygan beaches - Aug 7, 2007 PC


[PCB] Tainted soil to be removed: 2 MPS sites had been treated with contaminated fertilizer from sewerage district - Aug 6, 2007 MJS
Fishing industry copes with virus - Aug 6, 2007 PC
As lakes dry up, concern swells - Aug 6, 2007 MJS


Glatfelter prepares Neenah mill for sale or donation - Aug 5, 2007 PC
Letter: Contrary to P-C editorial, EPA is cracking down on polluters - Aug 5, 2007 PC


Algae bloom in Lake Winnebago spurs alert: DNR: Affected water is toxic to people, animals - Aug 4, 2007 PC
State gives 12 bridges in Fox Valley low marks - Aug 4, 2007 PC
Weekly outdoors notes - Aug 4, 2007 MJS
Letter: Prioritizing more sustainability in Valley is crucial to future - Aug 4, 2007 PC


[PCB] Local 139 pickets Fox River cleanup site - Aug 3, 2007 PG
Input sought on global warming solutions - Aug 3, 2007 PC
Shoreland development draws opposition: State rules at heart of debate at hearing - Aug 3, 2007 MJS



Wind turbines churn up concern: Calumet County residents fret about effects - Aug 2, 2007 PC
Great Outdoors Almanac - Aug 2, 2007 PG

[PCB] Fox River depth change would ease capping of PCBs: Act changes channel depth from 18 to 6 feet - Aug 1, 2007 PC
[PCB] Fox River depth change would ease capping of PCBs - Aug 1, 2007 PG
[PCB] Editorial: A local PCB legacy - Aug 1, 2007 MJS
DNR expands air quality watch - Aug 1, 2007 PC
Weekly fishing report - Aug 1, 2007 MJS



Link to More Articles For additional news media coverage see these CWAC pages: 
Media 2001, Media 2000, Newsletter articles, or CWAC Issue pages.

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Abbreviations

PG 
Green Bay Press Gazette

NC
Green Bay News Chronicle

PC
Appleton Post Crescent

ON
Oshkosh Northwestern

MilwJS
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

DCA
Door County Advocate

OCE
Oconty County Reporter

SP
Sheboygan Press

WDH
Wausau Daily Herald

Pesh
Peshtigo Times

Eagle
Marinette Eagle Star

EPA
Environmental Protection
Agency

DNR
Wisconsin Dept. of
Natural Resources

USFWS
U.S. Fish & Wildlife
Service (Dept. of Interior)

ENN
Environmental 
News Network

ENS
Environmental 
News Service

EMS
Environmental
Media Service


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