Earlier this week you heard Save The River speak out on the St. Lawrence Seaway’s 50th Anniversary. The Seaway is painting itself lean and green but our experience here in the Thousand Islands tells a different story – a story of undelivered promises and environmental disasters.
Our press conference with Great Lakes United and National Wildlife Federation received great coverage around the region! Read on for a sampling of the news coverage throughout the US and Canada.
Environmentalists call St. Lawrence Seaway an economic bust and environmental disaster for Great Lakes - The Muskegon Chronicle (3/31/09)
Seaway’s 50th no reason to cheer: Environmental groups – Montreal Gazette (3/31/09)
Shippers, enviros vie to define Seaway’s 50th - North Country Public Radio (3/31/09)
St. Lawrence Seaway’s anniversary marred by invasive species - Cleveland Plain Dealer (4/1/09)
St. Lawrence Seaway turns 50, but environmental groups not in partying mood - News10 Now (3/31/09)
Nice job…isn’t the Seaway planning a series of celebratory events throughout the year…do we know if they are planning an event in the 1000 Islands region and when? I think you should post the backup materials you have which describe how the Seaway hasn’t met expectations and what our vision should be for the next 50 years.
Comment by Dan — April 18, 2009 @ 10:16 am
Excellent idea, Dan. I believe that the staff is doing just this as we speak. Save The River is certainly the voice for the environment and for the citizens along The River.
Comment by Ann Ward — April 21, 2009 @ 9:57 am