[dailynews] May 7, 2012

Great Lakes Daily News: May 7, 2012
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Falcon simulator helps deter gulls
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A mechanical decoy that mimics gulls' worst enemy has proven to be a 
formidable weapon against gull infestation in an area near Lambeau Field, 
Wisconsin. Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette (5/7)


Mine project in Michigan's U.P. faces sacred site claims
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A mining project in Michigan's Upper Peninsula is facing opposition from the 
local Native American community which says the mine is being blasted 
directly into a sacred site. Source: Great Lakes Echo (5/7)


Amid vast tracts of dying birch trees, residents planting the seed to 
restore Minnesota forests
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The forest along Lake Superior's North Shore has been drastically changed by 
humans over the past century. Now, people are making a growing effort to 
change it back. Source: Duluth News Tribune (5/7)


Part 1 of 4: Fear fans flames for chemical makers
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As evidence of health risks piled up, makers of flame retardants created a 
phony consumer watchdog that misled lawmakers and the public by stoking the 
fear of fire. Source: Chicago Tribune (5/6)


Students ready to set sail aboard Erie's Niagara
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After three weeks of training and tutoring aboard the U.S. Brig Niagara, a 
majority of people who participate in the Niagara's public-voyage program 
leave as functional members of the crew. Source: Erie Time-News (5/6)


COMMENTARY: Snake bites part of work
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Kristin Stanford was recently honored with the 2012 Wildlife Diversity 
Conservation Award by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for her work 
in restoring the endangered Lake Erie water snake. Source: The Toledo Blade 
(5/6)


With Minnesota wolf hunt a reality, DNR is working on logistics
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Minnesotans will be able to hunt and trap wolves legally for the first time 
in 38 years this fall, and the Department of Natural Resources is  hustling 
to put the framework and mechanics of the season together. Source: Duluth 
News Tribune (5/5)


Grain helps boosts Thunder Bay port activity
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Thunder Bay Port Authority CEO Tim Heney said Thursday that cargo shipments 
for the month of April were up 34 percent over last year, due mostly to 
higher grain volumes. Source: Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal (5/4)


Asian carp barrier had power outage
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The electric barrier near Chicago designed to prevent Asian carp and other 
species from migrating between Lake Michigan and the Mississippi River 
system had a 13-minute power outage last week. Source: Chicago Tribune (5/4)


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