[dailynews] May 31, 2011

Great Lakes Daily News: May 31, 2011
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Ontario lawmaker wants to legalize public beachcombing; law varies across 
Great Lakes
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A bill proposed in Ontario, Canada may let the general public walk along the 
Great Lakes shoreline instead of just the people who own lakefront property. 
Right now they can't. Source: Great Lakes Echo (5/31)


Grant helps St. Clair County monitor beaches
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Beaches in St. Clair County, Mich., will likely be safer for swimming this 
summer - and will almost certainly be safer in the future - thanks to a 
grant from the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Source: The Voice (5/31)


Delay on water pollution rules stirs debate over environment, commerce
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Wis. Gov. Scott Walker's proposed biennial budget calls for a two-year delay 
of new water pollution rules approved by the Natural Resources Board last 
year. The rules included a requirement that communities reduce the amount of 
sediment runoff by 40 percent by 2013. Source: Green Bay Press Gazette 
(5/31)


Testing for fish virus begins
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Researchers are trying to determine if a deadly virus that can cause fish to 
bleed to death still poses a threat in Wisconsin's Lake Winnebago. They've 
developed an experimental blood test to detect antibodies in fish to gauge 
their immunity to viral hemorrhagic septicemia, better known as VHS. Source: 
Appleton Post Crescent (5/31)


Low water levels mean greater costs for Great Lakes ships
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Low water levels in the Upper Great Lakes are keeping ships riding higher 
than usual, and less cargo means more trips and more expenses. Source: 
KQDS-TV - Duluth, MN (5/31)


Pelee ferries need $18M in upgrades: Study
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The ferry system that serves Ontario's Pelee Island needs an $18-million 
upgrade to the Jiimaan ferry and an estimated $45-million replacement for 
the 52-year-old Pelee Islander, a Ministry of Transportation study 
recommends. Source: The Windsor Star (5/31)


Muskegon summer tourist season indicators are said to be 'scary' good
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The Muskegon, Mich., tourism industry is poised for an exceptional summer 
season along Lake Michigan. The community should buckle up for a fast start 
in June and expect a trophy finish by Labor Day, tourism officials say. 
Source: Muskegon Chronicle (5/30)


Shoreline gains national status for kayaking
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This week, 75 miles of Lake Michigan's coastline from the north side of 
Chicago to New Buffalo, Mich., will gain national recognition as a trail for 
sea kayakers. Source: South Bend Tribune (5/28)


Dogs, new computer models help keep beaches open
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As beaches officially open for the season, health officials are using 
cutting-edge computer systems, frequent water testing and even specially 
trained dogs to monitor water quality and keep Lake Michigan safe for 
swimming. Source: Chicago Tribune (5/27)


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