[dailynews] Great Lakes Videos: February 24, 2012

Great Lakes Videos: February 24, 2012 
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Erie's mild winter affects beaches, plants and animals
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Normally, Lake Erie would be frozen out to the break walls right now, but not this year. This mild winter doesn't just mean idle shovels and lackluster skiing, it will reverberate throughout the natural world at least through the summer. Source: Erie Times-News (2/23)

MSU focusing its research might on global water issues
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A Michigan State University distinguished professor states that water is the number one resource problem for the world now, and into the future. The university is focusing more research on water issues. Source: MLive.com (2/21)

Fish and plants grow sustainably through aquaponics
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An aquaculture marketing specialist from Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant recently produced a short video overview of the aquaponic process. Aquaponics is a farming practice which combines the soil-less growing technique of hydroponics with aquaculture.  Source: Purdue University (2/23)

New EPA rules to reduce mercury in fish
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New EPA standards to reduce toxins in the air and water will save as many as 11,000 lives nationwide and 500 in Ohio. Source: FOX8 - Cleveland (2/22)

St. Lawrence Seaway to reopen
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Here's a sign spring is coming: the St. Lawrence Seaway is getting ready to reopen to boat traffic. Source: Your News Now  (2/18)


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