[dailynews] April 2, 2012

Great Lakes Daily News: April 2, 2012
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New chemicals piling up in environment
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New flame retardants meant to replace their toxic predecessors are showing 
up in the air around the Great Lakes in increasing concentrations and 
travelling as far north as the Arctic. Source: The Windsor Star (4/2)


Study shows deer population reducing valuable North Shore trees
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A new study released today documents the drastic impacts deer are having on 
the forest along the North Shore of Lake Superior. Source: Minnesota Public 
Radio (4/2)


Offshore wind agreement continues debate about turbines in Great Lakes
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Friday's news about the Memorandum of Understanding between the federal 
government and Great Lakes states that is designed to speed the review of 
proposed offshore wind projects on the Great Lakes drew opinions from both 
sides of the debate on putting large turbines in the Great Lakes. Source: 
MLive.com (4/2)


COMMENTARY: Officials to update binational Great Lakes agreement despite 
persistent data gaps
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Although a surprising number of data gaps exist, the United States and 
Canada are heading down the home stretch with their first major update in 25 
years of a landmark agreement to restore the Great Lakes from both sides of 
the border. Source: Great Lakes Echo (4/2)


Harmful algal blooms can cause rash, illness
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Blue-green algae has been a growing problem on Lake Erie in recent years. 
Last year it spread to the largest-reaching plume on record, and weather 
conditions could make this year equally bad or worse. Source: The 
News-Messenger (4/2)


Field Naturalists boost holdings with purchase of Bowman Island
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A collaborative effort of fundraising and donations has led to the long-term 
protection of one of Lake Superior's most enchanting islands in the heart of 
the Thunder Bay, Ont., region's new National Marine Conservation Area. 
Source: The Chronicle Journal (4/2)


Surreal scene unfolds on the river
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A new cutting-edge scientific venture will take some of the mystery out of 
walleyes' movements, migrations, and their love life in Ohio's Maumee River. 
Source: The Toledo Blade (4/1)


Lake Erie: can toxic algae blooms be limited?
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In addition to changes in agricultural practices, modifications to 
wastewater treatment plants, individual septic systems, and combined sewer 
overflows may help combat overwhelming algal blooms in Lake Erie. Source: 
Coshocton Tribune (4/1)


Muskegon area, West Michigan have big stake in move to streamline offshore 
wind power regulations
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The process of putting offshore wind turbines in Lake Michigan, a concept 
that produced a passionate debate in West Michigan a few years ago, may be 
getting streamlined in regard to government regulations. Source: MLive.com 
(3/30)

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