[dailynews] October 5, 2011

Great Lakes Daily News: October 5, 2011
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EDITORIAL: Speed study to save Great Lakes
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is exploring the idea of separating the Great Lakes from the Mississippi River watershed so harmful invasive species can't splash between them. Just one problem: the corps doesn't plan to finish its study until the end of 2015. Source: Wisconsin State Journal (10/5)


Historical groups take over 3 state lighthouses
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The transfer of the South Haven South Pierhead, Middle Island and Waugoshance lighthouses "will help ensure that the lighthouses are well-cared for and their history is kept alive for generations to come." Source: Detroit News (10/5)


Detroit sewage contributing to Lake Erie algae bloom
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Environmentalists are raising a red flag after Detroit released billions upon billions of gallons of raw and diluted sewage into Lake Erie this year. Source: WTOL - Toledo, OH (10/4)


Report says mussels, nutrients damage Great Lakes
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A one-two punch of excessive nutrients and ravenous mussels is causing a sharp drop-off in Great Lakes fish populations and the worst outbreak of algae blooms in decades, says a report released Tuesday. Source: Wall Street Journal (10/4)


More ups and downs for salmon in the Great Lakes
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Though it may turn out to be a good year for salmon fishing on Lake Michigan, experts who watch the fishery closely say the recent declines on Lake Huron could be a warning of what might happen throughout the Great Lakes. Source: Michigan Radio (10/4)


Report pushes to make beach monitoring consistent and fast
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The International Joint Commission recently highlighted the need for consistent beach monitoring throughout the Great Lakes region, making it easier to track potential bacterial contamination. Source: Great Lakes Echo (10/4)


Company seeks permits for new copper mine in UP
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As one company begins drilling a nickel and copper mine in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, another has applied for state permits to mine copper and silver in a different section of the peninsula near Lake Superior. Source: Bloomberg Businessweek (10/3)


Swimmers honoured for conquering lake
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A new plaque was unveiled Saturday at Queen's Royal Park in Niagara-on-the-Lake, commemorating all those who have successfully accomplished an excruciating feat of athleticism: swimming across Lake Ontario. Source: The Toronto Star (10/3)


Grand Valley readies for wind assessment in Lake Michigan
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A new research buoy for the Lake Michigan offshore wind assessment study will help to provide information for the future development of offshore wind energy technology in the Great Lakes. Source: CBS - Detroit (10/3)


Isle Royale National Park has new management plan
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A new management plan has been released for Isle Royale National Park, designed to preserve the Lake Superior park's wilderness character and natural resources while also enabling people to enjoy them. Source: Houston Chronicle (9/30)


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