[dailynews] Great Lakes Videos: March 9, 2012

Great Lakes Videos: March 9, 2012
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Caribou hunters beneath Lake Huron
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9,000 years ago, a land bridge connected Alpena, Mich., to Canada across 
what is now Lake Huron. Scientists are now studying the bottom of the lake 
for evidence of early man hunting caribou along the bridge.  Source: The 
Macomb Daily (3/9)


Solar storm could make Northern Lights visible much farther south
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Though this week's massive solar storm may cause satellite disruptions and 
power outages, the news isn't all bad: Scientists predict the cosmic 
activity will expand the reach of the Aurora Borealis, making it visible for 
people normally too far south to see the lights. Source: The Huffington Post 
(3/8)


We Energies vows to fight possible bluff collapse fine
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Although Wisconsin's We Energies power plant argues they followed the rules, 
the Wis. Dept. of Natural Resources may still levy millions of dollars in 
fines against the utility provider for the October 2011 bluff collapse into 
Lake Michigan. Source: WTMJ-TV - Milwaukee, WI (3/7)


Community reacts to possible loss of mine
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Residents of Mellen, Wis., some of whom had hoped a proposed Gogebic 
Taconite mining operation would revive the town's economy, are showing mixed 
feelings at the news of the mine's cancellation.  Source: KQDS-TV - Duluth, 
MN (3/7)


MAEAP: Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program
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The Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) is an 
innovative, proactive program that helps farms of all sizes and all 
commodities voluntarily prevent or minimize agricultural pollution risks. 
Source: Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (3/6)