[dailynews] March 16, 2011

Great Lakes Daily News: March 16, 2011
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Fracking regulation bill submitted in Congress
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Legislation has been introduced in both houses of Congress to regulate the 
practice of hydraulic fracturing, or hydrofracking, to mine natural gas 
deposits, in order to protect water supplies from contamination. Source: The 
Michigan Messenger (3/16)


Is that fish safe to eat? Website will have the answer
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Ever find yourself staring at a fresh fish pulled out of one of Ontario's 
lakes and wondering if it is safe to eat or full of poison? Starting 
Wednesday, you'll be able to click on the Ministry of the Environment's 
website and download the Guide to Eating Ontario Sport Fish. Source: The 
Toronto Star (3/16)


Scientists looking for buried ancient river
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Scientists from the Ontario Geological Survey are using gravity detection 
devices to hunt for a buried ancient river system in southern Simcoe County. 
Source: The Innisfil Scope (3/16)


First laker to leave tomorrow
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Local maritime traffic through the Port of Duluth-Superior is set to 
commence March 17 with the scheduled afternoon departure of the season's 
first laker, the James R. Barker. This is the third consecutive year that 
the Barker has been the first outbound vessel; she departed last year on 
March 20. Source: WDIO-TV - Duluth, MN (3/16)


Mayor wants info on nuke transport
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Chatham-Kent's mayor wants more answers about a plan to ship decommissioned 
nuclear generators through the Great Lakes. Source: The Chatham Daily News 
(3/16)


Ontario not making plans to replace nuclear power
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Ontario's government stood behind its nuclear power plants on Tuesday, 
saying it has no plans to back down from a planned expansion to one of its 
facilities. Source: CTV Ottawa (3/15)


Phragmites invading Port Franks and area
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Lambton Shores is gearing up for another summer with invasive phragmites. 
The invasive Common Reed, found throughout Port Franks and area, creates 
tall, dense stands of grass which degrade coastal areas and wetlands. 
Source: Lakeshore Advance (3/15)


Michigan: Tribes have separate fishing rules
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The Department of Natural Resources reminds the public that certain fishing 
opportunities for tribal members of tribal governments located within the 
1836 Treaty of Washington and 1842 Treaty of La Point are different than 
those allowed for state-licensed recreational anglers under Michigan law. 
Source: The Sault Ste. Marie Evening News (3/15)


Shale gas industry moved too fast: Bouchard
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The oil and gas industry's early forays into developing a shale-gas industry 
could have been handled better, former Quebec premier Lucien Bouchard said 
on Monday. Source: The Montreal Gazette (3/15)


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