Assessment of the invasive species legislation for the Great Lakes

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06/30/2008

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Table of Contents Assessment of the invasive species legislation for the Great Lakes Table of Contents

 
  1. Introduction.
  2. The Great Lakes.
  3. St. Lawrence Seaway.
  4. Sea Lamprey.
  5. Round Goby.
  6. National Invasive Species Act.
  7. Aquatic Nuisance Species Program.
  8. Executive Order on Invasive Species.
  9. Proposed State Regulations.
  10. EPA Regulation 40 C.F.R. 122.3(a).
  11. Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2007.
  12. Conclusion.

Abstract

In 1959, the great lakes opened to deep draft navigation, and since then these waters have transported an estimated two billion tonnes of cargo from the United States to Canada (Seaway 2008). The lakes have 47 deep draft ports and 55 shallow draft harbors, because "waterborne commerce is more economical and environmentally sound form of transportation and is made possible by partnerships with government agencies and industry in both the United States and Canada" (U.S. Army 2008). Although it has maintained a "near-perfect record of trouble-free navigation" for over 40 years, the quality of this navigation has not been so perfect (Seaway 2008). One hundred and eighty invasive species such as the sea lamprey and zebra mussel have negatively impacted the great lakes on both an environmental and economical level (National 2007).

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