[dailynews] February 22, 2012

Great Lakes Daily News: February 22, 2012

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Brule Hatchery may be on list to close

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The fish rearing station in Brule, Wis. - known locally as the Brule 
Hatchery - was slated to be closed as of January due to state government 
budget constraints. Source: Superior Telegram (2/22)





Status quo on fracking

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North Tonawanda and Niagara Falls are the only municipalities in New York 
with the capabilities to process contaminated water used in hydraulic 
fracturing, though as it stands there are no plans in place to allow it to 
happen. Source: Tonawanda News (2/22)





EDITORIAL: Turbine project could impact fragile ecosystem in the river

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Proponents of a project seeking approval to float wind turbines on the U.S. 
shoreline of the St. Clair River need to ensure a large scale environmental 
study is completed so the impact of such a move can be fully examined. 
Source: The Sarnia Observer (2/22)





EDITORIAL: Water compact could trump mine permit

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The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Water Resources Compact will be violated if a 
mine is permitted under Wisconsin's newest mining bill before the 
Legislature. Source: Wisconsin State Journal (2/22)





Environmentalists threaten suit over ballast rule

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Groups on Tuesday threatened to file another lawsuit in their long-running 
battle over ballast water discharges from cargo ships blamed for spreading 
invasive species in the Great Lakes and other U.S. waters. Source: Wall 
Street Journal (2/21)





Lake salmon project earns award

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The efforts of a number of organizations to help replenish Lake Ontario's 
salmon population have been recognized with a conservation award. Source: 
Mississauga.com (2/21)





Nasewaupee: Board shifts snow removal money to fight phragmites

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The Town Board of Nasewaupee, Wis., Thursday allocated snow removal money - 
funds that remains unused due to the mild winter temperatures - to a Door 
County Soil and Water Conservation battle against the invasive plant, 
phragmites. Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette (2/21)





MSU focusing its research might on global water issues

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Michigan State University wants to be on the forefront of global water 
research. Source: MLive.com (2/21)





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