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Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Great Lakes Mussel Watch(2009-2014)

Published by National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce | Catalog Last Checked: August 02, 2026 at 04:57 PM | Dataset Last Updated: January 01, 2014 at 12:00 AM
Following the inception of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) to address the significant environmental issues plaguing the Great Lakes region, the National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) Mussel Watch Program (MWP)expanded its regional monitoring activities in the Great Lakes in 2009 to include all U.S. Areas of Concern (AOCs). This enhanced effort falls under the "Toxic Substances and Areas of Concern" Focus Area outlined in the GLRI Action Plan (2010-2014).

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Environmental Monitoring Area of Concern Beneficial Use Impairment Dreissenid Great Lakes National Program Office Great Lakes Restoration Initiative International Joint Commission Mussel Watch

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title Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Great Lakes Mussel Watch(2009-2014)

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