[dailynews] January 31, 2012

Great Lakes Daily News: January 31, 2012
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Report says Great Lakes divide can be rebuilt
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The natural divide between the Mississippi River and Great Lakes - that Chicago destroyed over a century ago to flush its sewage down to the Gulf of Mexico - can be rebuilt, says a new study. Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (1/31)


Feds propose a fuel exemption for steamships that switch to diesel engines
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The EPA is dangling a carrot in front of Great Lakes steamship owners to phase out engines that emit high levels of pollutants that can trigger lung diseases. Source: Great Lakes Echo (1/31)


Proposal addresses water levels for Lake Ontario
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A new plan from the International Joint Commission seeks to improve Lake Ontario's ecological health by allowing greater fluctuation in water levels. Source: Democrat and Chronicle (1/31)


Hatchery fish to be euthanized for testing positive for IPN
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The viral disease IPN, or infectious pancreatic necrosis, was discovered three months ago in fish supplied to cooperative nurseries by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission's Corry hatchery in Erie, PA. Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (1/31)


No aquarium for Windsor
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Aquariums in Cleveland, Toledo, and Chicago prove to be too much competition for Windsor. Source: CBC News (1/31)


Passenger ferry service discussion gaining steam in Northeast Ohio
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There is renewed discussion that Northeast Ohio could be the home for passenger ferry service across Lake Erie and into Canada. Source: The News-Herald (1/30)


In Muskegon, 'Go Blue!' has nothing to do with a university's sports team
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Muskegon, Michigan defines itself by Lake Michigan, Muskegon Lake, and the Muskegon River, aquatic assets that add to the momentum toward creating a vibrant "blue" economy in Muskegon County. Source: MLive.com (1/30)


Be a Great Lakes lighthouse keeper!
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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is looking for people who want to work a couple of weeks as the lighthouse keeper for the Tawas Point Lighthouse on Lake Huron this year. Source: WXYZ - Detroit (1/28)


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