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[dailynews] Great Lakes Videos: April 27, 2012

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Fri Apr 27 12:32:42 EDT 2012

Great Lakes Videos: April 27, 2012
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Wolf advocates converge on Duluth
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The Midwest Wolf Stewards (MWS) Conference has been happening in the Great 
Lakes Region since the 1980's and this year the annual event is in Duluth. 
Source: WDIO-TV - Duluth, MN (4/26)


Wis. beach makeover aims to save rare bird species
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Wildlife officials built a series of grids into the sand of a Lake Superior 
beach to give the endangered Piping Plover a better chance at nesting 
without being attacked by seagulls.  Source: WDIO - Duluth (4/25)


Algae impacting wildlife in Ohio lake
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Toxic algae is still a problem at the manmade Grand Lake Saint Mary's in 
northwest Ohio, and could be impacting local wildlife.  Source: Indiana's 
NewsCenter (4/25)


High winds bring surfers to Cleveland's Edgewater Beach
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While high winds caused downed trees and power outages in Cleveland, Ohio, 
surfers had a challenge of their own as those winds created big waves at 
Edgewater Beach. Source: WEWS-TV - Cleveland, OH (4/24)


Learning on the lake with Buffalo urban outdoor education
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Buffalo Urban Outdoor Education (BUOE) is partnering with a community 
organization to provide hands-on water education and sailing programs on 
Lake Erie for hundreds of Buffalo students. Source: Buffalo Rising (4/21)


Windsor battles 'evil plant'
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Garlic mustard, an invasive that requires intensive, hands-on control, is 
blooming early and preparing to unleash up to 850 seeds per plant. Source: 
The Windsor Star (4/20)


Strong winds turn Lake Michigan into kiteboarding playground
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Kiteboarders took advantage of "perfect" conditions thanks to Monday's 
strong winds and large Lake Michigan waves in Grand Haven, Mich.   Source: 
The Grand Rapids Press (4/17) 





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