[dailynews] August 22, 2011

Great Lakes Daily News: August 22, 2011
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So did you really catch a snakehead?
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While there have been a dozen recent e-mails and calls from people convinced 
they had caught a snakehead in Michigan, most were the result of 
misidentification of native fishes. Source: Detroit Free Press (8/22)


Don't sink slice of Americana
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The S.S. Badger may need to clean up its act, but the Environmental 
Protection Agency needs to be flexible so this historic and fun car ferry 
across Lake Michigan doesn't financially sink. Source: Wisconsin State 
Journal (8/22)


Saugatuck gets cruise ship stop; Will ships return to other Great Lakes 
ports as well?
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About 10 years ago, cruise ships were making regular stops at West Michigan 
ports before the industry fizzled. Could Great Lakes cruise ships be ready 
to take another look at the possibilities here? Source: Muskegon Chronicle 
(8/22)


Close call for Toledo water illustrates repair needs
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Just over two weeks ago, according to public utilities officials, Toledo's 
water supply had a narrow brush with catastrophe. Source: The Toledo Blade 
(8/22)


New York Adopt-a-Beach inaugural event planned
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On Saturday, Great Lake FX and SUNY Fredonia's Academic Community Engagement 
(FACE) Center and Sustainable Committee will lead a beach cleanup as part of 
an official media launch for the new Adopt-a-Beach program in New York 
state. Source: The Observer (8/22)


Seaway study excites river activists
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has decided to concentrate more on the 
existing infrastructure of the Great Lakes rather than consider any 
expansion to the St. Lawrence Seaway, something many in surrounding river 
communities are excited about. Source: Your News Now -  NY (8/21)


Some history on the carp situation
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Almost everyone is now aware of the problems that could occur if Asian carp 
are able to take up residence in Lake Michigan and the rest of the Great 
Lakes. However, many are not informed of some of the details. Source: The 
Morning Sun (8/21)


Nina, Pinta arriving in Muskegon port
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Replicas of the Pinta and the Nina will be in Muskegon beginning Thursday, 
August 25, and departing the dock at Great Lakes Marina Sunday morning, 
August 28. Source: The Holland Sentinel (8/21)


Great Lakes Aquarium posts positive numbers
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Whether it's their first time, or a return visit, people at the Great Lakes 
Aquarium in Duluth, Minn., are liking what they're seeing. Source: 
Northland's NewsCenter (8/19)


DNR wants bubbling barrier against carp in St. Croix
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In response to new evidence that Asian carp may be swimming in Minnesota 
waters, the state's natural resource officials are accelerating a plan to 
build a multimillion-dollar sonic bubbler across the mouth of the St. Croix 
River at Prescott, Wis. Source: Star Tribune (8/19)


Dredging pollution from the Buffalo River
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The Buffalo Niagara River Partnership, a nearly $6 million restoration 
project, was announced Tuesday as part of President Obama's plan to clean up 
the Great Lakes. Source: WBFO - Buffalo, NY (8/17)


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