[dailynews] January 18, 2012

Great Lakes Daily News: January 18, 2012
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COMMENTARY: Is it too late for Saultites to panic over L. Superior pollution?
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A new mine has been proposed near Marathon with a production capacity of 22, 000 tons each day, which will expose to the environment billions of tons of acid generating waste rock --an estimated 288 billion tons --along with 61 billion cubic metres of tailings. Source: Sault This Week (1/18)


Dayton bonding plan includes water pipe for Lutsen
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Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton released a $903 million state-funded construction plan Tuesday that includes money for a water-pumping system for Lutsen ski resort and its neighbors, and another chunk for a transit hub in downtown Duluth. Source: Duluth News Tribune (1/18)


Editorial: On Lake Michigan's shore, no room for lax nuclear safety
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While the Nuclear Regulatory Commission appears to have the  Palisades nuclear power plant, on the shore of Lake Michigan, and its staff on a short leash and has heightened inspections, the aging plant also has authority to keep operating to 2031, when it will be 60 years old. Source: Detroit Free Press (1/18)


As many as 1,900 jobs coming to Hamilton
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Hamilton companies have landed the major contracts in a $1.5-billion offshore wind energy project. Source: The Hamilton Spectator (1/18)


More algal blooms in Ontario's lakes
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lakes are changing, and in surprising ways. For example, algal blooms are occurring in some lakes despite declining phosphorus levels. Source: Cottage Country Now (1/18)


Great Lakes Research Institute hires five faculty members in effort to 'maintain leadership reputation'
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The Great Lakes Research Institute has several new changes including the hiring of five faculty members and course expansion. Source: Central Michigan Life (1/17)


Saugeen Shores delays bid to host spent N-fuel repository
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Public outcry has prompted this community along the shores of Lake Huron to delay plans to seek to be considered as a storage site for Canada's used nuclear fuel. Source: The Record (1/17)


New program to protect water quality; details to be worked out
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Top officials from the Obama administration came to Minnesota Tuesday to announce a new program to encourage farmers to do more to protect water quality. Source: Minnesota Public Radio (1/17)


Study raises concern about safeguarding Lake Erie
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A federal study released last week indicates a new point of concern in western Lake Erie. Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey issued a paper saying that the Maumee River, which empties into Lake Erie at Toledo, Ohio, is particularly well suited for Asian carp to lay their eggs. Source: Battle Creek Enquirer (1/16)


Sen. Ritchie urges meeting to review impact of Seaway water level plan on jobs and port in Ogdensburg
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State Sen. Patty Ritchie says she's encouraged by the progress of the International Joint Commission on a long-delayed plan for maintaining water levels in the St. Lawrence River and the Eastern Lake Ontario Basin. Source: North Country Now (1/14)


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