[dailynews] March 9, 2012

Great Lakes Daily News: March 9, 2012
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Algae gunks up Lake Ontario beaches on the US side more than the Canadian 
side
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On the Canadian side of Lake Ontario,  water from tributaries mixes with 
cleaner lake water more quickly than on the U.S. side, cutting down the 
amount of algae near the beach. Source: Great Lakes Echo (3/9)


Lawmakers consider long-term invasive species fight
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Minnesota legislators are considering launching a long-term fight against 
invasive species such as Asian carp while at the same time trying to stop 
fish and other species already in the state. Source: The Hastings 
Star-Gazette (3/9)


Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority wants harbor dredging
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The Port of Ogdensburg, New York, prides itself on being the only deep-water 
harbor on the U.S. side of the St. Lawrence River. However, owing to the 
buildup of silt and other river deposits, it might not be so deep in years 
to come. Source: Watertown Daily Times (3/9)


DNR: Expect large numbers of bald eagles
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Bald eagles are migrating back to Minnesota and may be seen in large numbers 
across parts of the state over the next few weeks, according to the 
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Source: Austin Daily Herald (3/9)


Great Lakes ice down dramatically over 40 years
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A new study by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows 
that winter ice cover on the Great Lakes has dropped dramatically over the 
past four decades, causing a number of problems for the Great Lakes 
ecosystem. Source: WBEZ - Chicago, IL (3/8)


Muskegon-area state lawmakers urging Congress to keep Coast Guard helicopter
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Funding may soon be eliminated for a Muskegon, Mich., area Coast Guard 
search-and-rescue helicopter unit that provides rescue services for boats 
and ships on Lake Michigan, and also responds to homeland security 
situations. Source: MLive.com (3/8)


Lake Erie Energy Development Corp. working toward federal grant
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The Lake Erie Energy Development Corp. believes it has a chance to win a 
large federal grant -- up to $50 million -- from the U.S. Department of 
Energy's newly created $180 million fund for off-shore wind projects. 
Source: The Plain Dealer (3/8)


EPA asks LMC more questions about ash discharges
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After allowing Lake Michigan Carferry to apply for an individual permit for 
coal ash discharge from the SS Badger, the U.S. EPA followed up recently 
with specific questions about the discharge. The SS Badger is the last 
coal-fired steamship operating on the Great Lakes. Source: Ludington Daily 
News (3/8)


U.S. waterways crackdown makes waves with boaters
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Canadian boaters and paddlers in the Windsor, Ont., area are frustrated by 
another crackdown by U.S. customs officials, who are requesting that boaters 
and paddlers phone in for clearance should they plan to cross into U.S. 
waters. Source: The Windsor Star (3/6)

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