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Beach managers test for E. coli while another germ goes undetected
Great Lakes Echo (2/7)
While health agencies look for faster ways to detect harmful E. coli bacteria on public beaches, they overlook another germ that may cause even greater problems.
Senate considering flags among beach safety ideas
Ludington Daily News (2/7)
The Michigan Senate is currently considering a bill governing Great Lakes beach safety at public beaches — a bill with clauses both similar to and different than Ludington’s policies.
Buffalo State lake's center funding nearly doubles
Buffalo Business First (1/17)
The Great Lakes Center at Buffalo State College received a boost in grant funding during fiscal year 2011 that helped the institute fund 17 projects in the Great Lakes region.
Test of algae pump deemed success
Democrat and Chronicle (1/16)
Last summer's test of a pump system to remove troublesome algae from Ontario Beach in Charlotte, NY, has been declared a success.
Would a flag system help reduce the number of drownings in the Great Lakes? Some state lawmakers say yes
Muskegon Chronicle (1/13)
Some municipal officials say proposed state legislation that would require a system of colored flags to be placed at public beaches on the Great Lakes may do little to reduce drownings.
Lake associations push for help in invasive species fight
Minnesota Public Radio (1/13)
Minnesota Lake Association members show widespread support for higher fees to fight species such as zebra mussels or Asian carp, aquatic invaders that pose a serious threat to local economies.
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