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Leveraging Lake Erie

56m 51s

13 trillion gallons of water. Plenty of fish, Zebra mussels and some say… gold. From the time it was discovered by Moses Cleaveland in the 18th century, Lake Erie has had a major impact on the economy of Cleveland. How can we better leverage Lake Erie - not just to improve the quality of life in our region but to create jobs? Stimulate commerce? Attract new people and business?

Aired: 09/15/04
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