How a New President Could Impact Great Lakes

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Published December 18, 2008 at 1:55 AM EST

By Jasmyn Belcher

Oswego, NY – A Great Lakes expert is giving his take on what a new president and administration will mean for the region.

President-elect Barack Obama has shown commitment to Great Lakes restoration with the help of two new efforts aimed at preventing the diversion of Great Lakes water and protecting the ecosystem.

WRVO's Jasmyn Belcher spoke with Tourism and Recreation Specialist with New York Sea Grant, Dave White.

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