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GREAT LAKES

States must act to protect water

Regarding the Jan. 3 editorial "Make it a priority," we don't yet know if the drop in water levels of the Great Lakes will be contained at historical lows or not. No one is certain of the intentions of the thirsty areas of the country suffering from the effects of "The Big Dry."

Presidential candidate and New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson's discussion of the future potential of water diversion to New Mexico should be recognized as a wake-up call for the Great Lakes states to shake off their slumber and move much more quickly to protect what will most likely turn out to be one of the greatest resources of all time on our planet: fresh water.

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