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[dailynews] Great Lakes Videos: May 27, 2011

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Fri May 27 11:10:16 EDT 2011

Great Lakes Videos: May 27, 2011

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      A closer look: The dangers of Lake MI
      WOOD-TV - Grand Rapids, MI (5/27)
      The West Michigan coastline is the deadliest of the Great Lakes, and 
last summer, more than 12 people drown there -- compared to two fatalities 
the year before.

      Future still in doubt as S.S. Badger sets sail
      WLUK-TV - Green Bay, WI (5/26)
      The S.S. Badger kicked off its 2011 season Thursday; however, the 
carferry is still looking for fuel alternatives to comply with EPA 
regulations which ban it from dumping coal ash in Lake Michigan at the end 
of next year.

      A day in the life part two: Coast Guard station Manistee
      9&10 News (5/24)
      From the skies to the water, the Coast Guard is prepared for just 
about anything. In Northern Michigan, protecting the Great Lakes can be a 
dangerous, but Coast Guard Station Manistee is up to the challenge.

      Sea Grant educates about National Safe Boating Week
      New York Sea Grant (5/24)
      New York Sea Grant's Recreation/Tourism Specialist Dave White returns 
to the 7 News This Morning studios, this time equipped with a canoe for a 
quick refresher on boat (and paddle boat) do's and don'ts.

      Researchers look for VHS fish disease in Winnebago System
      WLUK-TV - Green Bay, WI (5/23)
      The DNR and other researchers were on the Lake Winnebago System 
Monday, where a deadly fish disease was first diagnosed in Wisconsin four 
years ago.

      Biologist: Lake Erie walleye died of natural causes
      WTVG-TV - Toledo, OH (5/23)
      Thousands of dead walleye are washing ashore. The dead fish have been 
located on the beaches of Lake Erie, primarily from Oak Harbor to the 
islands.





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