[dailynews] February 15, 2012

Great Lakes Daily News: February 15, 2012
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How does Michigan's Palisades nuclear plant rate? Among nation's four worst
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The Palisades nuclear power plant on the shores of Lake Michigan became one of the four worst-performing nuclear reactors in the U.S. -- out of 104 -- when federal regulators downgraded it Tuesday for the second time this year. Source: Detroit Free Press (2/15)


Asian carp control: deadline near for public comment on Army Corps ideas
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Friday is the last day for public comment on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' list of available options for controlling non-native nuisance species, such as Asian carp, in the Great Lakes. Source: MLive.com (2/15)


Muskegon, Grand Haven harbors have projects outlined in proposed budget
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As part of the preliminary 2013 budget for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as proposed by President Obama, two Michigan harbors are set to be dredged  to improve navigation. Source: MLive.com (2/15)


Students hope to reel in recognition for fish farm idea
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A multidisciplinary team of Lake Superior State University faculty and students will compete this week in a challenge to develop clean-energy solutions into thriving businesses. Source: UpNorthLive.com (2/15)


Coal tar sealant linked to toxic chemicals in water, air
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Sealing driveways and parking lots with coal tar makes them look uniform and last longer, but it could also put cancer causing chemicals in the nearby environment. Source: Great Lakes Commission (2/15)


Muskegon Lake cleanup & when science meets art
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Muskegon Lake, one of Michigan's 14 Areas of Concern, may be removed from this pollution hot-spot list in the next five years. Source: The Environment Report (2/14)


Who pays for invasive species battle? How much?
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Boating fees will likely go up in Minnesota, but other sources will be needed to pay for battling invasive species. Source: Star Tribune (2/14)


EDITORIAL: Mixed message on Great Lakes funding
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Obama's 2013 budget contains $300 million for Great Lakes cleanup efforts, down from the $475 million in his inaugural budget, but projects to monitor and protect our waters are not cheap. The cost won't go down - or even remain the same. Source: Herald Times Reporter (2/14)


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