[dailynews] May 3, 2011

Great Lakes Daily News: May 3, 2011
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New development aims to make Detroit a popular port of call
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A $21.5-million port development along Detroit's riverfront will debut next 
month with the tall order of changing how the waterway is used. Source: 
Detroit Free Press (5/3)


Money for Great Lakes cleanup & composting corn forks
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The federal budget left many groups wanting more money, but those lobbying 
to restore Lake Michigan and the rest of the Great Lakes are actually pretty 
pleased with the President and Congress. Source: The Environment Report 
(5/3)


Federal standards pushed in bills
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A package of Senate bills would prohibit state departments from exceeding 
federal regulations when setting their own standards. Source: South Bend 
Tribune (5/3)


Grass carp found in Wisconsin River for first time, DNR official says
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An invasive species of carp that's a voracious plant eater has been found in 
the Wisconsin River for the first time, state officials say. Source: Madison 
Capital Times (5/2)


Old dams fail inspection but repair money isn't there
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Lack of funding for dam repair or removal is an increasing concern as many 
across the state of Michigan approach the end of their design life. Source: 
Great Lakes Echo (5/2)


Lake Superior up in April
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The level of Lake Superior rose 4 inches in April, an inch more than usual 
for the month, thanks to ample rain and snow across the region. Source: 
Duluth News Tribune (5/2)


Study: Warming won't lessen wind energy
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Climate models of wind patterns suggest U.S. wind energy production over the 
next 30-50 years will be largely unaffected by global warming, researchers 
say. Source: United Press International (5/2)


Great Lakes flood causes differ from saltwater coasts, river basins
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The factors that create floods along Great Lakes shorelines are vastly 
different than those on the nation's saltwater coastlines or in the 
floodplains of big river basins like the Mississippi. Source: Detroit Free 
Press (5/1)


COMMENTARY: Great Lakes opportunity: Will Kirk lead or muddle along?
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Illinois, with only a scant few miles of Great Lakes shore, recently 
increased its already significant influence over the Great Lakes. Source: 
Great Lakes Echo (4/29)


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