[dailynews] November 4, 2011

Great Lakes Daily News: November 4, 2011
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COMMENTARY: Coal ash spill offers lesson and warning
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This is what can happen when special interests convince decision-makers to allow them to bypass environmental and public health protections. Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (11/4)


OH Senator puts focus on Cleveland harbor dredging
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U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown discussed issues pertaining to the Cleveland Harbor in a meeting yesterday with officials from the Army Corps of Engineers' Buffalo District. Source: Dredging Today (11/4)


Scientist joins St. Lawrence River institute team
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Andrew Bramburger is looking forward to exploring the pockets of wetlands scattered throughout the Seaway Valley.
Bramburger is the newest scientist to join the team at the St. Lawrence River Institute of Environmental Science, bringing his research on algae to the centre's collaborations. Source: Standard Freeholder (11/4)


House prepares to vote on ship ballast standard .
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The U.S. House was expected to vote as early as Friday on the measure, which comes as the Environmental Protection Agency is preparing to release its own regulations of ship ballast. Source: Wall Street Journal (11/3)


Researchers harness power of genome institute for Great Lakes study
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Drs. George Bullerjahn, Michael McKay and Paul Morris's study of the Great Lakes and "dead zones" in Lake Erie was one of only 41 projects chosen for support this year by the U.S. Department of Energy's Joint Genomic Institute. Source: PhysOrg.com (11/3)


Muskegon Lake sand does not need special handling, says DEQ
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The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality this week announced that sand removed from the Muskegon Lake Channel as part of routine commercial or navigational dredging does not require special handling. Source: Dredging Today (11/3)


COMMENTARY: No need to rush into hydrofracking
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Two of the world's biggest sources of potable fresh water are the Great Lakes and the Finger Lakes. So why would we want to risk polluting these vital sources with toxic chemicals used in hydrofracking? Source: Messenger Post (11/3)


Oswego port director stresses the importance of shipping
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The Port of Oswego Authority produces more than $42 million in personal income, with more than $10 million spent to support local businesses. Business revenue at the port is more than $38 million, and roughly $12.5 million is paid in federal, state and local taxes. Source: Palladium Times (11/3)


Water tech incubator picks up steam
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The incubator, designed to provide lower-cost space to water tech start-ups, will be owned and renovated by an investment group led by Milwaukee developer Kyle Strigenz. The Water Council and UWM will each lease about 13,000 square feet, with the council planning to sublease its space to small firms. Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (11/3)


Anishinaabeg Commission demands safer, cleaner water
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East End Sewer Treatment Plant in Sault, Ont. targeted as source of elevated E. coli levels in St. Marys River Source: Sault Evening News (11/3)


Taking steps to clean up Lake Ontario water
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Funding for the $50.2-million project was divided between the federal, provincial and municipal governments. Two-thirds of the contribution was made through the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund (ISF). Source: Inside Halton (11/3)


Invasive species on the move: the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Basins
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This map indicates the level of concern of hydrological risk at the GLMRIS identified locations. Source: Quest (11/1)


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