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              <title>RRWC SEEKS COMMENTS ON DRAFT WATERSHED MANAGMENT PLAN</title>
              <link>http://riverraisin.org/news/Watershed Management Plan</link>
         <pubDate>Jul 9, 2008 8:43 am</pubDate>
             <description>The River Raisin Watershed Council invites all stakeholders to review and
  comment on the new DRAFT River Raisin Watershed Managment Plan.  We
  encourage everyone to provide comments and suggestions on plan content and
  projects.  . . . </description>
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              <title>The Erie Hiker</title>
              <link>http://riverraisin.org/news/eriehiker</link>
         <pubDate>May 21, 2008 8:27 am</pubDate>
             <description>Check out this blog by "The Erie Hiker."  It include a lot of
  interesting information about our own River Raisin watershed.

  http://www.blogsmonroe.com/expatriate/ . . . </description>
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              <title>Presentation about the Emerging Chemicals, Pesticides, and Microbial Contaminants in Water</title>
              <link>http://riverraisin.org/news/waterqualitypresentation</link>
         <pubDate>May 18, 2008 3:48 pm</pubDate>
             <description>The Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program will be hosting
  Dr. Sheridan K. Haack, U. S. Geological Survey of Lansing, MI for a
  presentation about the Emerging Chemicals, Pesticides, and
  Microbial Contaminants in Water.

  When:  June . . . </description>
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              <title>York Township Earth Day</title>
              <link>http://riverraisin.org/news/yorktownshipearthday</link>
         <pubDate>Apr 25, 2008 9:02 pm</pubDate>
             <description>Congratulations York Township on a great Earth Day &amp; Parks
  Appreciation Day event.  You can view a 
  video clip of the celebration.  The River Raisin Watershed Council
  donated maps and activity books for the event, as well as . . . </description>
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              <title>Earth Day at Siena Heights With the RRWC</title>
              <link>http://riverraisin.org/news/earthdaysienaheights</link>
         <pubDate>Apr 25, 2008 8:53 pm</pubDate>
             <description>You can see how much fun the Earth Day celebration at Siena Heights was
  in these photos. 
  The RRWC was present to share information about the conservation of our
  river.  Thanks for stopping by the celebration! . . . </description>
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              <title>Don't Just Worry - Do Something!</title>
              <link>http://riverraisin.org/news/waterworrypoll</link>
         <pubDate>Apr 8, 2008 6:44 pm</pubDate>
             <description>A recent poll found that the people are worried about water. 
  Join the RRWC to do help protect thost important water resources!

  The Gallup poll found that when Americans are asked to rate
  their level of worry about each of 12 environmental . . . </description>
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              <title>Monroe Kids Activity</title>
              <link>http://riverraisin.org/news/monroekidsactivity</link>
         <pubDate>Apr 8, 2008 6:39 pm</pubDate>
             <description>A great kids activity about water resources from the Monroe County Parent
  bulletin.  Open page 1 here and page
  2 here.  . . . </description>
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              <title>Food Production in the River Raisin Watershed</title>
              <link>http://riverraisin.org/news/foodproductionevent</link>
         <pubDate>Mar 24, 2008 9:55 pm</pubDate>
             <description>On March 24th &amp; 25th, the Lenawee Peacemakers and the Adrian
  Dominican Sisters, are hosting a unique, two-evening event that deals with
  farming, justice, and the environment. Both events take place at Siena
  Heights University, Dominican Hall, . . . </description>
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              <title>MI Environmental Compliance Conference</title>
              <link>http://riverraisin.org/news/complianceconf</link>
         <pubDate>Mar 24, 2008 8:43 pm</pubDate>
             <description>This is your chance to help get facilities into compliance with
  Michigan's environmental regulations.  With over 20 sessions on waste
  management, water and wastewater management, facility construction and
  expansion, release reporting, and . . . </description>
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              <title>Siena Heights Earth Day</title>
              <link>http://riverraisin.org/news/sienaheightsearthday</link>
         <pubDate>Mar 14, 2008 1:30 pm</pubDate>
             <description>Celebrate Earth Day at Siena Heights with Adrian Dominican Sisters, Siena
  Heights University, and St. Joseph Academy on Tuesday, April 22 from
  3-5pm.  There will be environmentally friends items for sale, hands-on
  youth activities, and great . . . </description>
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              <title>Findings From the River Raisin Adopt-A-Stream Program Just Released!</title>
              <link>http://riverraisin.org/news/2007aasreport</link>
         <pubDate>Mar 7, 2008 4:19 pm</pubDate>
             <description>The 2007 Adopt-A-Stream Report by Adrian College professor and
  Adopt-A-Stream Program Director, Dr. Jim Martin, is now complete. 

  Click here to access this exciting report
  that summarizes the findings from six years worth of Adopt-A-Stream . . . </description>
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              <title>York Township Earth Day and Parks Appreciation Day</title>
              <link>http://riverraisin.org/news/yoktwnshpearthday</link>
         <pubDate>Mar 7, 2008 3:02 pm</pubDate>
             <description>Celebrate York Township's Earth Day and Parks Appreciation Day on
  Saturday, April 19th, 2008 from 10am-3pm.

  The first annual Earth Day will feature local musician Joe Reilley,
  interactive nature walks, a hybrid vehicle display, MI Farm Bureau . . . </description>
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              <title>Helping Communities Protect Water Resources Workshop</title>
              <link>http://riverraisin.org/news/helpingcomsprotectwatersheds</link>
         <pubDate>Feb 29, 2008 5:25 pm</pubDate>
             <description>Learn how you can help your community protect water resources by
  attending a Citizen Planner afternoon workshop! 

  A series of regional workshops are being held throughout March.  A
  workshop will be held in Kalamazoo on March 4, 2008 . . . </description>
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              <title>River Raisin Stream Health:  Invertebrates as Indicators</title>
              <link>http://riverraisin.org/news/jimmartinpresentation</link>
         <pubDate>Feb 8, 2008 3:26 pm</pubDate>
             <description>Take advantage of this great opportunity to learn more about the River
  Raisin and our local water quality!

  Dr. Jim Martin, director of the Adopt-A-Stream Program at the River
  Raisin Watershed Council and professor at Adrian College will be . . . </description>
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              <title>2007 RRWC Newsletter</title>
              <link>http://riverraisin.org/news/2007newsletterpdf</link>
         <pubDate>Feb 8, 2008 12:39 pm</pubDate>
             <description>The 2007 newsletter is now available online by clicking here!  Thanks to everyone who
  contributed! . . . </description>
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              <title>Environmental Poetry &amp; Art Contest</title>
              <link>http://riverraisin.org/news/poetry_art_contest</link>
         <pubDate>Nov 30, 2007 2:01 pm</pubDate>
             <description>The River Raisin Watershed Council would like to help spread the news
  about the 2008 Annual Environmental Poetry &amp; Art Contest. 
  
  This is a K-12 contest that focuses specifically on watersheds. The contest
  is designed to help youth . . . </description>
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              <title>Kara Tecco</title>
              <link>http://riverraisin.org/news/kara_tecco</link>
         <pubDate>Nov 28, 2007 8:12 am</pubDate>
             <description>Kara Suzanne
  Tecco, our friend and colleague, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 25
  on Sunday, November 18, 2007. Kara was employed as the Adopt-A-Stream
  Coordinator for the River Raisin Watershed Council. Kara graduated with
  honors from . . . </description>
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              <title>Shoreline Restoration Project</title>
              <link>http://riverraisin.org/news/rr_shoreline_restoration_monroe</link>
         <pubDate>Nov 16, 2007 9:03 am</pubDate>
             <description>The City of Monroe has recently received an Environmental
  Protection Agency 5-Star Grant award of $10,000 for a Shoreline Restoration
  Project at the mouth of the River Raisin.  The City of Monroe will be
  partnering with DTE Energy, . . . </description>
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              <title>Volunteer Opportunity</title>
              <link>http://riverraisin.org/news/need_for_local_volunteers</link>
         <pubDate>Nov 9, 2007 10:11 am</pubDate>
             <description>The Marsh Monitoring Program (MMP) is seeking volunteers.  See the
  notice below.

  Dear Michigan AOC stakeholders,

  I assist to coordinate the Marsh Monitoring Program (MMP), a unique
  binational marsh bird and amphibian population monitoring . . . </description>
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              <title>CAFO Meeting</title>
              <link>http://riverraisin.org/news/cafo_meeting</link>
         <pubDate>Nov 9, 2007 9:31 am</pubDate>
             <description>On October 23, the River Raisin Watershed Council
  (RRWC) sponsored a fact-finding panel on
  the controversial issue of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations, commonly
  referred to by their acronym, CAFOs. As defined by the Environmental
  Protection . . . </description>
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              <title>Draft of Watershed Managment Plan up for Comment</title>
              <link>http://riverraisin.org/news/draft_wmp</link>
         <pubDate>Oct 24, 2007 4:25 pm</pubDate>
             <description>The River Raisin Watershed Management Plan DRAFT is now
  available for review and comments.  The draft is approximately 75%
  complete.  Please note this is NOT the final draft.  There are
  some sections that need additional information . . . </description>
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              <title>Aquatic Plant invades River Raisin</title>
              <link>http://riverraisin.org/news/invasive_species</link>
         <pubDate>Sep 12, 2007 6:26 pm</pubDate>
             <description>Aquatic plant species invading River Raisin

  From the Monroe News
  By: Charles Slat story updated
  September 06. 2007

  Call it "Battle of the River Raisin II."
  
  Unlike the epic War of 1812 battle between troops, this time area officials . . . </description>
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              <title>Staff Gauge Installed</title>
              <link>http://riverraisin.org/news/staff_gauge</link>
         <pubDate>Jul 24, 2007 10:14 am</pubDate>
             <description>On July 23rd a staff gauge was installed in Evans Creek by the Watershed
  Council.  The gauge will be monitored by Nancy Smith, a member of the
  Steering Committee.  For more information and to see pictures, click
  here. . . . </description>
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              <title>Pictures - Lenawee Peacemakers Earth Day Clean-Up</title>
              <link>http://riverraisin.org/news/lenawee_cleanup</link>
         <pubDate>Jul 17, 2007 3:36 pm</pubDate>
             <description>Pictures from the Lenawee Peacemakers Earth Day Clean-Up 2007!

  The River Raisin Watershed Council was a proud sponsor of the event. . . . </description>
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              <title>Money for Clean-Up Projects is Available!</title>
              <link>http://riverraisin.org/news/clean_up_money_avail</link>
         <pubDate>Jul 17, 2007 1:54 pm</pubDate>
             <description>The River Raisin Watershed Council has a total of $4000 in grant money
  available for fiscal year 2007 to reimburse projects that improve
  the health of the River Raisin watershed by removing debris and other
  obstructions.

  The purpose . . . </description>
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              <title>Pictures - Monroe County Earth Day</title>
              <link>http://riverraisin.org/news/monroe_co_earth_day</link>
         <pubDate>Jul 17, 2007 1:31 pm</pubDate>
             <description>Pictures from Monroe County's Earth Day celebration!

  

  Photos courtesy of Monroe County Drain Commissioner Dan Stefanski. . . . </description>
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              <title>Emerald Ash Borer - Award Winning Paper</title>
              <link>http://riverraisin.org/news/emerald_ash_borer</link>
         <pubDate>May 23, 2007 6:44 pm</pubDate>
             <description>Dr. Todd BenDor, son of the River Raisin Watershed Council's Jan
  BenDor, recently received a national award for his work on the eradication
  of the Emerald Ash Borer.  To learn more and read his award winning
  paper, click on the link below. . . . </description>
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              <title>Call for Local Ordinances and Regulations</title>
              <link>http://riverraisin.org/news/call_for_regulations</link>
         <pubDate>May 7, 2007 6:50 pm</pubDate>
             <description>The River Raisin Watershed Council would like to invite you to submit any
  information you may have on environmental ordinances and regulations in your
  township or county.  Our goal is to provide an extensive list of some
  of the most common . . . </description>
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              <title>Pledge to Make a RiverSafe Home</title>
              <link>http://riverraisin.org/news/river_safe_home</link>
         <pubDate>May 4, 2007 10:56 am</pubDate>
             <description>and receive a free decal you can proudly display to show
   you are protecting water quality in our community.  Just click on the
   link to the RiverSafe Homes
   Program to learn more, complete a survey, and select
   your decal. . . . </description>
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