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Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal: see Chicago Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, 30 mi (48 km) long, 22 ft (6.7 m) deep, and from 162 to 290 ft (49–88 m) wide, built (1892–1900) on the South Branch to prevent the pollution of Lake Michigan by Chicago's sewage; locks prevent the river from entering the lake. ..... Click the link for more information. , river. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A temporary underwater electronic fish fence intended to keep aquatic aliens from infesting Lake Michigan has sparked--literally--safety concerns for recreational and commercial vessels that have to sail through the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal that connects the lake to the Illinois River, about 30 miles southwest of Chicago. With the alien invader, Asian carp, edging toward Lake Michigan, anglers in the Great Lakes region are raising money to install an electronic barrier on the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal. |
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