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Lake Superior level rises, surplus to be diverted to other great lakes |
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Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Monday, 04 August 2008 |
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ASHLAND, Wis. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says rain in July raised Lake Superior to within less than 13 centimetres of its long-term average water level, putting it 40 centimetres higher than it was at the same time last year.
A slight rise also is expected in August.
With the higher water, the Corps' International Lake Superior Board of Control planned to increase the amount of water allowed to flow into Lakes Michigan and Huron, which have the same level and remain 33 centimetres below the long-term average.
The Michigan-Huron level rose 2.5 centimetres in July and is 20 centimetres higher than a year ago.
Steve Kacvinsky with the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore says the higher water on Lake Superior allows boats into the slips at the marina on Stockton Island.
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Information from: The Daily Press, http://www.ashlandwi.com
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