[dailynews] June 2, 2011

Great Lakes Daily News: June 2, 2011
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Researchers: Western Lake Erie could support growth of Asian carp
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Two researchers have found that western Lake Erie and its tributaries, 
including the Maumee River, would make a fine home for Asian carp, despite 
previous reports that the Great Lakes are too cold with not enough food to 
support the invasive fish. Source: Detroit Free Press (6/2)


Lake Erie wind project embraces regionalism with revenue sharing agreement
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Lake Erie's offshore wind project took a giant leap toward regionalism last 
week with an agreement to share revenue associated with submerged land 
leases across four counties. Source: Sun News (6/2)


Vessel searched during inquiry into suspected Erie illegal fishing
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Officials with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission served a search 
warrant on an eastside commercial fishing operation and its fishing vessel 
Wednesday as part of an investigation into suspected illegal fishing 
activities on Lake Erie. Source: Erie Times-News (6/2)


Water levels down in upper Great Lakes
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Water levels are lower than usual in the upper Great Lakes, which is bad 
news for the shippers who rely on those waterways. Source: Green Bay 
Press-Gazette (6/2)


MNR braces for Asian carp invasion
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While there is no indication of the Headwaters region being in imminent 
danger of a carp infestation, there are many reasons for the Ministry of 
Natural Resources (MNR) to be both vigilant and proactive. Source: 
Orangeville Citizen (6/2)


Bioenergy picking up steam in Great Lakes region
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More and more bioenergy plants are fueling sustainable energy efforts in 
Great Lakes states, according to a National Renewable Energy Laboratory 
BioFuels interactive map. Source: Great Lakes Echo (6/2)


Kane County, Illinois: Water shortage by 2050?
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At the current water usage rate, and with projected population growth in 
Kane County, Illinois, the region could be facing water shortage issues by 
the year 2050. Source: The Beacon-News (6/1)


Paddlers to make a splash over Lake Michigan water trail
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Today, the Indiana stretch of the Lake Michigan shoreline was designated as 
a National Recreation Trail. Source: Northwest Indiana Times (6/1)


Lavish praise for Lake Superior novel that took 8 years to write
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The "Long-shining Waters" intertwines the stories of three women living next 
to the big lake at different times in history. Source: Minnesota Public 
Radio (6/1)


Wisconsin: Free Fishing Weekend offers opportunity
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This weekend, June 4-5, anyone can fish in any of Wisconsin's lakes, rivers 
and streams without having to purchase a valid state fishing license. 
Source:  (6/1)


COMMENTARY: Lake Superior knows about keeping in close harmony with nature
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Lake Superior is a place that shows and requires a sense of balance. Source: 
The Sault Star (5/30)


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