[dailynews] October 7, 2011

Great Lakes Daily News: October 7, 2011
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Editorial: Great Lakes solutions will start right here
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Asian carp have gotten most of the headlines lately, but the Great Lakes continue to face many other threats -- threats that even a monstrous potential invader like the foreign bighead and silver carp should not be allowed to obscure. Source: Detroit Free Press (10/7)


Algae in bloom: green scum coating Lake Erie shore
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As the waters of Lake Erie begin to settle following last week's storms, the water off the Lorain area might be a bit green. The algae bloom, which has been described as a vile green substance, has been identified by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Coastal Management. Source: The Morning Journal (10/7)


U.S. EPA looks to create a 'no discharge zone' in Lake Ontario
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is asking the public the weigh in on a proposal that would preventing boaters from pumping out their sewage in to Lake Ontario. Source: 610 CKTB News (10/7)


Great Lakes proposal envisions Canadians, Americans working together
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A U.S. architectural firm is advocating for a new economic and environmental vision that spans borders.The proposal calls on the two nations to re-imagine the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River region as a shared space, where Canadians and Americans work together to protect waterways, ease traffic congestion, promote tourism and develop new economic ventures. Source: The Globe and Mail (10/6)


What you can do to protect the health of the Great Lakes
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There are around 185 invasive species in the Great Lakes region, including zebra mussels, sea lamprey and the plants such as phragmites and purple loosestrife. Nearly half of those have arrived via ocean-going freighters.There are a number of actions you can take to prevent the spread of invasive species. Source: Daily Tribune (10/6)


Workshop aims at developing Eastern Ontario lakes sustainably
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The 10th annual Lake Links Workshop, 'Developing Eastern Ontario Lakes Sustainably', will take place on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Perth Civitan Hall (on Hwy 43). Source: EMC News (10/6)


Report tomorrow to update plans for redeveloping Port of Rochester
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A report to be released tomorrow should include revised plans for redeveloping the Port of Rochester with a new marina, housing and boutique shops or restaurants. Source: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (10/6)


Clearing the waters: report warns of imminent threats to Great Lakes
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While fears of Asian carp invading the Great Lakes have grabbed headlines in recent months, a far more mundane but equally devastating threat has been making its way into the lakes: runoff from farms, urban parking lots and other sources. Phosphorous from runoff feeds algae, which can starve the lakes of oxygen and endanger fish and other marine life. Source: Battle Creek Enquirer (10/5)


State targets Lake Erie algae
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Ohio spent millions of tax dollars this summer fighting toxic, blue-green algae in Grand Lake St. Marys with chemicals, dredging equipment and nets. But what about Lake Erie, which has algae problems, too? The state plans to form two study groups to look for solutions. Source: The Columbus Dispatch (10/3)


Water level proposal environmentally friendly
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The environment will finally receive due consideration in how St. Lawrence Seaway water levels are maintained, according to a proposal from a working group with the International Joint Commission (IJC). Source: The Recorder And Times (10/3)


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