[dailynews] May 8, 2012

Great Lakes Daily News: May 8, 2012
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Genetic sequencing center to be added to WATER Institute
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Genetic studies will improve fish breeding and raising techniques for urban aquaculture even as it helps identify invasive species that have been released to the Great Lakes. Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (5/8)


Army Corps quickens Asian carp study
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, widely accused of moving too slowly to prevent Asian carp and other exotic species from invading the Great Lakes, will release a short list of possible solutions next year to quicken the process, officials said Tuesday. Source: Wall Street Journal (5/8)


Great Lakes coal trade slips slightly in April
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Shipments of coal on the Great Lakes totaled 2.2 million tons in April, a decrease of 3.8 percent compared to a year ago. Source: MarineLink.com (5/8)


New St. Clair River reefs to spur sturgeon spawning
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Michigan organizations and agencies are building nine rock reefs in the Middle Channel of the St. Clair River to bolster native fish spawning and restore habitat. Source: Great Lakes Echo (5/8)


After long, tough Fisherman's Landing debate, Muskegon City Commission decides to keep the issue alive
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The case for use of the Muskegon Lake shoreline portion of the Fisherman's Landing site has to do with the future development of a significant port facility with all of the potential jobs and economic activity that might create. Source: Muskegon Chronicle (5/8)


Dredging work begins in Lake Ontario's Henderson Harbor
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Jefferson County crews began work on Monday to dredge a small channel connecting Lake Ontario and Henderson Harbor, which will help boaters more easily navigate through what's called "the cut." Source: Watertown Daily Times (5/8)


There's good stuff at proposed Thunder Bay slip sites
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Thunder Bay administration is working on a new plan after several "archeologically significant" underwater objects halted work on 300 new boat slips during Phase 2 of waterfront development. Source: Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal (5/8)


31st Street Harbor makes waves on Chicago's south lakefront; $103 million facility gives once-neglected area a welcome lift
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The 31st Street Harbor reflects the civic ambition of Chicago's failed bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympics. At one point, it was proposed as the site for Olympic sailing competitions. Source: Chicago Tribune (5/7)


International conference to host more than 600
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The International Association for Great Lakes Research (IAGLR) announced Monday its 2012 conference, will be held from May 13-17 in Cornwall. Source: Cornwall Seaway News (5/7)


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