[dailynews] February 13, 2012

Great Lakes Daily News: February 13, 2012
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DEC announces "State of Lake Ontario" meetings
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced three upcoming public meetings to discuss Lake Ontario fisheries. The annual "State of Lake Ontario" public meetings will be held in Niagara, Monroe and Oswego counties during February and March. Source: readMedia (2/13)


Staph overlooked in Great Lakes monitoring
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While health agencies look for faster ways to detect harmful E. coli bacteria on public beaches, they overlook another germ that may cause even greater problems. Staphylococcus aureus, or staph, is a beach threat newly recognized by research teams across the country. Source: Ashland Current (2/12)


Winter activities in Michigan's Upper Peninsula as plentiful as the snow
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The U.P. is renowned for its vast woodlands, rivers large and small, and proximity to three of the Great Lakes. It's hard to think of vacationing here without enjoying the outdoors, where the snow, cold and winter activities stick around for at least another month. Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette (2/12)


Unfrozen lake effect
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A mild winter has kept Lake Erie from freezing over but there is still a chance the free flowing waters could ice over. Source: Observer (2/12)


Our water monitoring system must be kept
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In 2006, a drinking water monitoring system was put in place from the St. Clair River to Lake Erie that tests the water for chemicals and many known carcinogens. Its startup cost was $3.5 million -- largely through federal funding. Now your elected city officials can decide if they have money to maintain it, including paying for affordable consultants. Source: The Times Herald (2/12)


4,200 acres along Lake Huron announced as Michigan's newest state park; features harbor
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Recreation officials say 4,200 acres of land along the shores of Lake Huron have become Michigan's newest state park. Source: The Republic (2/11)


Lake Erie windmill outlook is anything but breezy: Brent Larkin
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Proponents cling to the hope that five to seven of the colossal, 225-ton machines will be up and running sometime around 2017. But that's probably wildly optimistic. Source: The Plain Dealer (2/11)


Losing land to Lake Ontario
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Land owners along Lake Ontario are concerned about a potential International Joint Commission plan which may allow water levels to reach higher highs and lower lows. Source: Tonawanda News (2/11)


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