[dailynews] January 16, 2012

Great Lakes Daily News: January 16, 2012
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Test of algae pump deemed success
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Last summer's test of a pump system to remove troublesome algae from Ontario Beach in Charlotte, NY, has been declared a success. Source: Democrat and Chronicle (1/16)


Twin Ports shipping season ending with taconite up, coal and grain down
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A Canadian power company's decision to go green resulted in lower waterborne cargo totals passing through the Twin Ports this season, even though taconite and other cargoes were up. Source: Duluth News Tribune (1/16)


Michigan's Palisades nuclear plant may be named one of nation's 5 worst
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After a year of accidents, unexpected shutdowns, and safety violations, the Palisades nuclear power plant, which sits on the shores of Lake Michigan, could soon be downgraded by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Source: Detroit Free Press (1/15)


COMMENTARY: Killing waterways won't revive the economy
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Clean water yields good jobs and recreation. Yet many lawmakers now want to gut the Clean Water Act, enhancing the vulnerability of Ohio's lakes, rivers, and streams. Source: The Toledo Blade (1/15)


Flood gages in New York and Vermont saved for now
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Eighteen gages used for water quality control monitoring and flood predictions will be kept operational with funds from the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. Source: Press-Republican (1/15)


Tribes warn Wisconsin Assembly committee: You'll have to deal with us
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Four of northern Wisconsin's bands of Lake Superior Chippewa met with the Assembly Jobs Committee to pledge solidarity with the Bad River tribe's opposition to proposed mining legislation. Source: Superior Telegram (1/13)


Would a flag system help reduce the number of drownings in the Great Lakes? Some state lawmakers say yes
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Some municipal officials say proposed state legislation that would require a system of colored flags to be placed at public beaches on the Great Lakes may do little to reduce drownings. Source: Muskegon Chronicle (1/13)


Lake associations push for help in invasive species fight
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Minnesota Lake Association members show widespread support for higher fees to fight species such as zebra mussels or Asian carp, aquatic invaders that pose a serious threat to local economies. Source: Minnesota Public Radio (1/13)


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