[dailynews] November 11, 2011

Great Lakes Daily News: November 11, 2011
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Erie fishery is at risk until algae dealt with
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A recent conference highlighted some of the problems contributing to algal 
blooms in Lake Erie, as well as some possible remedies. Source: The Toledo 
Blade (11/11)


EDITORIAL: All the way around the lake
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They're down in the dumps economically, so it's not surprising that fewer 
Americans are crossing the border to visit Thunder Bay and beyond. Source: 
The Chronicle-Journal (11/11)


Pulling logs from Michigan lakes to help economy
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Pulling logs out of the Great Lakes and Michigan lakes, ponds, and streams 
for economic use is now legal thanks to new legislation signed by Governor 
Rick Snyder. Source: WNEM - Saginaw, MI (11/11)


Freighters have new place to fuel up
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With more than $20 million in new investment, a shipping facility in 
Windsor's west side has become the place for freighters to fuel up as they 
traverse the Great Lakes. Source: The Windsor Star (11/10)


With fears of Asian carp fading, a sleek campaign to revive public concern
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In an attempt to keep the public engaged in the Asian carp dilemma, the 
Natural Resources Defense Council organized a recent event highlighting 
Chicago architect and author Jeanne Gang's new book about transforming 
Chicago's waterways. Source: The New York Times (11/10)


States ban lead wheel weights
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Several states have shown an increased awareness that the lead weights used 
to balance the tires on our cars could fall off, only to become crushed and 
wind up in soil, drinking water, and groundwater. Source: The Environment 
Report (11/10)


Invasive species threatens Great Lakes wetlands
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At the recent State of the Strait conference in Ypsilanti, Mich., Great 
Lakes environmental partners discussed ways to control phragmites, an 
aggressive wetland invader in the region. Source: The Daily Tribune (11/10)


Michigan cuts investment in brownfield redevelopment
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Despite attracting $14.4 billion in investments for developing contaminated 
properties the past 11 years, Michigan's brownfield redevelopment program 
now faces a $100 million cut. Source: Great Lakes Echo (11/10)


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