[dailynews] April 14, 2011

Great Lakes Daily News: April 14, 2011
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Government-sponsored waterfront development a waste, says Toronto councillor
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The mayor's closest adviser is no fan of government-sponsored redevelopment 
along Toronto's waterfront. Source: Globe and Mail (4/14)


Invasive mussels making 'massive' changes
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U.S. researchers say the ongoing spread of non-native mussels in the Great 
Lakes has caused "astounding" and massive changes throughout the ecosystem. 
Source: UPI.com (4/13)


Great Lakes restoration cut in U.S. budget deal
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Obama had started out in 2009 by putting $475 million into Great Lakes 
restoration efforts. This cuts that amount to $300 million - even less than 
the reduced-$350 million level the president has recommended for next fiscal 
year. Source: Detroit Free Press (4/13)


Lakes bill sent on for IN governor's OK
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A local lawmaker's proposal to study the quality of the Great Lakes is 
eligible for the governor's signature. Source: South Bend Tribune (4/13)


Release imperiled lake sturgeon, NY DEC cautions anglers
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Intentionally targeting lake sturgeon is discouraged and possessing one is 
illegal. If one is hooked, fishermen should follow guidelines on how to 
properly release a sturgeon to avoid harming the fish. Source: Rochester 
Democrat and Chronicle (4/13)


First international ship of the season arrives at Port of Cleveland
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The bulk carrier Isolda, which loaded in the Netherlands, delivered 10,000 
tons of steel coils to Cleveland. Source: WTAM Cleveland (4/13)


Protect Great Lakes as Commons, says Council of Canadians
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As the Canadian federal government prepares to introduce its budget, the 
Council of Canadians is calling for the allocation of significant resources 
to protecting the Great Lakes as a Commons, a Public Trust and a Protected 
Bioregion. Source: The Circle (4/12)


Grants available for coastal restoration projects
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The FishAmerica Foundation, through its partnership with the National 
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Restoration Center, has $1 million 
available for marine and anadromous sportfish habitat restoration projects 
in the coastal United States, the Great Lakes region and the U.S. Virgin 
Islands and Puerto Rico. Source: Soundings Trade Only (4/12)


Grand Marais ready to receive its $40,000 from Reader's Digest online 
contest
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The money can't come soon enough for Grand Marais, where the harbor on Lake 
Superior seems to suffer more sand erosion each winter. Source: Detroit Free 
Press (4/12)


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