[dailynews] February 24, 2012

Great Lakes Daily News: February 24, 2012
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Green Bay to be tested for Asian carp
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In its effort to prevent Asian carp from entering the Great Lakes, President Obama's administration will conduct tests in Green Bay for the presence of the voracious species. Source: Sheboygan Press (2/24)


Superior Days makes case for Ashland research facility
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Plans for a new $6 million research center for the U.S. Geological Survey in Ashland, Wis., are in the works. Source: Duluth News Tribune (2/24)


31st Great Lakes Shipwreck Festival
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The 31st Great Lakes Shipwreck Festival is being held at Washtenaw Community College's Morris Lawrence Building in Ann Arbor this Saturday. Source: WXYZ - Detroit (2/24)


Canada applauds NY on ballast water decision
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Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Pierre Poilievre, welcomed yesterday's decision by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYDEC) to remove a threat to shipping on the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System. Source: MarineLink.com (2/24)


Leaders say stricter ballast standards will harm Seaway shipping, cost jobs
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The operators of the Port of Ogdensburg claim that ballast water standards called for by the head of the state Department of Environmental Conservation will harm chances for an economic recovery along the St. Lawrence Seaway. Source: Watertown Daily Times (2/24)


10 invasive species threatening Canadian habitats
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>From parasites to crabs and living slime affectionately dubbed "rock snot," invasive species can wreak havoc in a new habitat. Take a look at 10 non-native plants and animals that are disrupting ecosystems in Canada. Source: CBC News (2/23)


New York court allows town to restrict fracking, but a different result likely under Michigan law
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Some states have restricted hydro-fracking based on local zoning ordinances.  However, in Michigan, courts must still balance the interests of those wishing to exploit mineral resources with the purpose of such local ordinances. Source: MLive.com (2/23)


Bird watching is big business
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Recently completed Ohio Sea Grant research shows that bird watching along Ohio's Lake Erie coast contributes more than $26 million and 283 jobs to northern Ohio's economy. Source: The Beacon (2/23)


New EPA rules to reduce mercury in fish
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New federal standards will regulate toxic air and water emissions from coal-fired power plants, which doctors say put locals - especially children - at risk. Source: FOX8 - Cleveland (2/22)


Technology could help cut sewer overflows
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South Bend is turning to sensors and computers instead of pipes and tanks in hopes of keeping untreated wastewater from flowing into the St. Joseph River during heavy rain storms. Source: South Bend Tribune (2/19)


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