[dailynews] March 8, 2012

Great Lakes Daily News: March 8, 2012
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Withdrawal limits for Ohio lakes proposed
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Ohio legislation introduced Wednesday would increase the amount of 
unregulated water that companies can take from Lake Erie and its 
tributaries. Source: The Toledo Blade (3/8)


U research center would battle aquatic invasive species
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A proposed new research center could give Minnesota a fighting chance 
against the onslaught of invasive species like zebra mussels and Asian carp. 
Source: Star Tribune (3/8)


Owens wants to know cost of Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence water level plan
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U.S. Representative Bill Owens has urged the International Joint Commission 
to pay closer attention to shoreline property damage along Lake Ontario - 
which could exceed $3 million annually - in their new water level plan. 
Source: North Country Public Radio (3/8)


3 Lake Michigan mayors question Waukesha over water diversion application
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The mayors of the three Lake Michigan communities that have been identified 
as possible water suppliers to Waukesha, Wis., have questions about the city's 
conservation measures, rate increase requests and water service area. 
Source: Oak Creek, WI Patch (3/7)


Lake Michigan town fears losing historic ferry
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That the S.S. Badger could be grounded is a disheartening prospect in its 
home port of Ludington, Mich., which takes pride in its maritime history as 
do many Great Lakes coastal towns. Source: CBS News (3/7)


We Energies vows to fight possible bluff collapse fine
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A Wisconsin DNR panel could levy millions of dollars in fines against the 
utility provider We Energies for a Halloween bluff collapse that sent debris 
and construction equipment tumbling into Lake Michigan. Source: TMJ4 - Oak 
Creek (3/7)


Community reacts to possible loss of mine
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The reaction to news that a Gogebic Taconite mine will no longer come to 
Mellen, Wis., was good, bad, or a little of both, depending on who was 
asked. Source: FOX21 News - Duluth (3/7)


Students on course with technical skills
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A new program called Schooner Boatworks, supported by several grants and 
Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin, allows students to learn technical skills 
under the guidance of the R/V Dennis Sullivan's full-time captain and 
engineer. Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (3/7)


Teaching with Great Lakes and Dunes data workshops at National Lakeshore
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On April 2, educators have the opportunity to take part in two, half-day 
professional development workshops focusing on the use of scientific data 
from real-life investigations. Source: The Northwest Indiana Times (3/7)


New bill in Congress would include WI rivers in keeping Asian carp out of 
Great Lakes
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A new bill in Congress would require the government to include all rivers 
north of Illinois in its strategy to fight Asian carp, instead of just 
focusing on the Great Lakes. Source: WTAQ - Washington (3/7)


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