[dailynews] March 30, 2012

Great Lakes Daily News: March 30, 2012
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Great Lakes offshore wind farms agreement reached between 5 states and 
federal government
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The Obama administration and five states have reached an agreement to speed 
up approval of offshore wind farms in the Great Lakes, which have been 
delayed by cost concerns and public opposition. Source: Associated Press 
(3/30)


Report examines effect of warmer winters on outdoor economy in Pa., other 
states
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Outdoor enthusiasts, conservationists and biologists gathered in Erie, 
Penn., Thursday to talk about a new report from the National Wildlife 
Federation that looks at how warming winters are putting America's hunting 
and fishing heritage at risk. Source: Erie Time-News (3/30)


Burlington creek contaminated by unknown chemical
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Police issued a public warning to stay out of Sheldon Creek in Burlington, 
Ont., because an unknown chemical spill was found in the waterway late 
Thursday afternoon. Cleanup operations are underway to prevent the chemical 
from moving further downstream toward Lake Ontario. Source: The Hamilton 
Spectator (3/30)


Scientists play down price tag on invasive species in Great Lakes
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Canadian experts are questioning a new U.S. report that says foreign species 
carried into the Great Lakes by ships are causing tens of millions of 
dollars in damage to the ecosystem. Source: The Montreal Gazette (3/29)


Study finds Minnesota's geothermal energy potential is greater than 
previously thought
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Deep below Minnesota's often-frozen surface lies a boiling-hot, 
pollution-free energy source just waiting to be tapped, reports the Natural 
Resources Research Institute of the University of Minnesota Duluth. Source: 
Duluth News Tribune (3/29)


Toronto gets new national park in federal budget
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Canada's biggest city is going to be home to the country's newest national 
park, thanks to some new money in the federal budget released Thursday. 
Source: CTV News - Toronto, ON (3/29)


EDITORIAL: Nature's course
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After five years and $14.6 million, the International Upper Great Lakes 
Study Board came to a sensible conclusion: It's best not to mess with Mother 
Nature. Source: Battle Creek Enquirer (3/29)


Mild winter prompts early migration
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As one of the mildest winters in recent Eastern Upper Peninsula history 
draws to a close, the deer yards are virtually empty, according to a 
wildlife biologist at the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Source: 
Sault Ste. Marie Evening News (3/29)


A salmon balancing act for Lake Michigan fishery managers
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Some scientists are raising new questions about the salmon's demise in Lake 
Huron and whether that can be stopped in Lake Michigan. Source: Michigan 
Radio (3/27)

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