[dailynews] April 21, 2011

Great Lakes Daily News: April 21, 2011
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Climate change: More intense rains could swamp Chicago's aging sewers
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In a city built on a swamp, where rainstorms already flood basements and 
force sewage into Lake Michigan and local streams, climate change could make 
Chicago's chronic water pollution woes even worse. Source: Chicago Tribune 
(4/21)


Earth Day deeply rooted in Great Lakes
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Few natural resources can compete with the lakes and the 6 quadrillion 
gallons of fresh water they hold, enough to submerge the continental United 
States in five feet of water. Source: Great Lakes Echo (4/21)


COMMENTARY: Protect our children from coal's toxic mercury pollution
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Mercury pollution from coal-fired power plants threatens my tribe, the 
Little River Band of Ottawa. Compared to others in Michigan, mercury 
pollution has a disproportionate impact on the health and welfare of our 
peoples, especially our children and our elders. Source: Muskegon Chronicle 
(4/21)


Baitfish transport rules to change
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The New York Department of Environmental Conservation has released proposed 
changes to the state regulations banning the overland transport of 
uncertified baitfish by anglers. Source: Watertown Daily Times (4/21)


Recycled Fish looks to better the environment
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Angling is so much more than attempting to catch fish. With a simple cast of 
the line, 21st-century Americans connect with history, the environment, 
economy, nature and recreation. Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (4/20)


Canals designation moving forward
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A local movement to get national heritage recognition for the Welland 
Canals - past and present - is gaining momentum, now that the St. Lawrence 
Seaway Management Corp. has officially joined the team. Source: The St. 
Catharines Standard (4/20)


Carp alarm sounds
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The arrival of a 27-pound bighead carp in the St. Croix River on Monday 
triggered alarm among Minnesota Department of Natural Resources officials. 
Source: Star Tribune (4/20)


Algoma smelt run imminent
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They began their migration into area waterways more than 85 years ago, as a 
food source for Great Lakes Atlantic salmon, and immediately established 
themselves as a tasty pan-or-deep-fried delicacy with area residents. 
Source: The Sault Star (4/20)


Volunteers do light housekeeping while lighthouse keeping
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The waves crashing on the rocks sprayed the catwalk atop of the Lake 
Michigan lighthouse where Susan Griffin stood watching. Source: Great Lakes 
Echo (4/19)


Sparks fly in debate over Canada's first "near urban" national park in GTA
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The creation of Canada's first "near urban" national park, stretching from 
Lake Ontario and running along Toronto's eastern boundary to the Oak Ridges 
Moraine, has sparked intense debate. Source: The Toronto Star (4/19)


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