Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Wisconsin ballast water rules face challenge

Associated Press - November 21, 2008 5:25 PM ET

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - An environmental group says Wisconsin's proposed Great Lakes ballast water rules are too weak.

The National Wildlife Federation and its Wisconsin chapter argue the rules aren't tough enough to stop the spread of invasive species from oceangoing vessels. The rules issued earlier this year call for ballast water exchange and flushing, but the federation feels that won't be enough to protect the lakes. (Full Story)

Source: WKOW TV 27 Madison Wi

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