[dailynews] February 3, 2012

Great Lakes Daily News: February 3, 2012
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New York ballast rules battle may end soon, says U.S. Seaway head
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The head of the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corp. believes Gov. Andrew 
Cuomo will help the shipping industry fight New York State's "scientifically 
unachievable" ballast standards. Source: Watertown Daily Times (2/3)


Carp threat a concern to 93% of Michiganders
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Michigan voters know a lot about Asian carp and 93% of them say in a new 
poll that they are somewhat or very concerned about the fish getting into 
Lake Michigan. Source: Detroit Free Press (2/3)


Internationally renowned 'Ocean Doctor' to speak in Grand Rapids
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Known as the "Ocean Doctor," David Guggenheim will speak in Grand Rapids, 
Mich., about the many similarities between the threats to the oceans and to 
our Great Lakes. Source: MLive.com (2/3)


SUNY Fredonia to lead Great Lakes pollution study
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Researchers from the State University of New York will try to quantify the 
amount of plastic polluting the fresh water Great Lakes. Source: Wall Street 
Journal (2/3)


For some surfers, Lake Ontario and the Great Lakes are 'the last frontier'
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While there aren't that many Great Lakes surfers, those who attempt to ride 
the region's waves learn that it is not only possible, but also that it can 
be done year-round. Source: Gates-Chili Post (2/3)


Toledo's cleanup of Acme power plant approved
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The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has approved the city of Toledo's 
cleanup of the former Toledo Edison Acme Generating Station site in East 
Toledo by issuing a "covenant not to sue." Source: The Toledo Blade (2/3)


Great Lakes Bay Region featured in Super Bowl program ad
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As over 67,000 fans gear up inside Indiana's Lucas Oil Stadium Sunday to 
watch the showdown of Super Bowl XLVI, they'll have a little piece of Pure 
Michigan before their eyes. Source: Midland Daily News (2/3)


Study reveals benefits of native plants on water quality, wildlife and 
property values
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The Wisconsin Lakeshore Restoration Project is a collaborative research 
study testing how shoreline restorations at developed sites improve water 
quality and revive native plants and wildlife. Source: Green Bay 
Press-Gazette (2/2)


Great Lakes on thin ice this winter
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The frozen moonscape of an ice-covered beach can be all too familiar in 
winter across the Great Lakes, but this winter is largely bereft of these 
frosty vistas and that could impact the ability of some fish to spawn. 
Source: Medill Reports: Chicago (2/2)


SSC students taking part in marine science bowl
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Teams of Michigan high school students will be heading to Ann Arbor this 
weekend to take part in the annual Great Lakes Bowl, a quiz event that 
focuses on questions about marine and freshwater systems and biology. 
Source: Arenac County Independent (1/31)


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