[dailynews] February 9, 2012

Great Lakes Daily News: February 9, 2012
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Good, bad news on lampreys
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While lamprey numbers have been reduced by 90% in the other Great Lakes, 
they remain high in Lake Erie. Source: Detroit Free Press (2/9)


Scientists concerned about antibiotic resistance in wastewater
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Wastewater treatment plants typically employ beneficial bacteria to consume 
wastes. But researchers say the bacteria used in the plants may be mixing 
with harmful bacteria that are quickly evolving to defy treatment for deadly 
diseases. Source: Minnesota Public Radio (2/9)


COMMENTARY: Politicians flounder while Asian carp spawn a threat
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Should the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins be separated, even if 
the work costs as much as $9.5 billion? You bet. Will it happen? Probably 
not. Source: The Toledo Blade (2/9)


Lake St. Clair levels high now, but won't last, official says
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Ice on the St. Clair River last year blocked water flow into the lower 
lakes, leading to low levels last spring. This year there has been little or 
no ice on the river, so the spring levels will be as much as 13 to 20 inches 
above last year. Source: Detroit Free Press (2/9)


Chemical levels in Saginaw Bay fish depend on where they hang out
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A recent study found that male walleye contain three times more flame 
retardant chemicals than females. The reason: the males are hanging out in 
the wrong places. Source: Great Lakes Echo (2/8)


Maritime museum construction to begin with council approval
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Construction is expected to begin soon for a new attraction to bring 
Toledo's maritime history alive along the riverfront. Source: WTOL - Toledo, 
OH (2/8)


Should hunting of sandhill cranes be allowed in Wisconsin?
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The sandhill crane announces its arrival with a cry that hearkens back to 
prehistoric times, but the bird's blissful existence may soon be disturbed 
by a bill that would require the Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources to 
create a sandhill season. Source: Fond du Lac Reporter (2/8)


Great Lakes dredging: Army Corps of Engineers will raise Mich. funding by 
$6.9M
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The Army Corps of Engineers will allocate an additional $6.9 million to 
Great Lakes dredging projects that support economic development and job 
creation in Michigan. Source: Soo Evening News (2/8)

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