[dailynews] May 11, 2012

Great Lakes Daily News: May 11, 2012
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For Buffalo outer harbor, a dollar and a dream
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Rep. Brian Higgins wants the NFTA to transfer its outer harbor property to a state waterfront agency by October to bring about 'real public access now.' Source: Buffalo News (5/11)


Conservation groups give states planning copper mines poor grades
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With a dozen or more new copper mines possible across the Lake Superior region, conservation groups Thursday gave mostly fair or poor grades to state and provincial efforts to protect the environment from mining harm. Source: Duluth News Tribune (5/11)


Coal power plants under cost, environmental pressure
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State officials are siding with some environmental groups, and calling on Minnesota Power to shut down a total of five coal-fired generators at three plants in the next decade. Source: Minnesota Public Radio (5/11)


The 'lights of Milwaukee' were seen Thursday night from the Lake Michigan shores of Muskegon
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The rare atmospheric condition allows lights 80 miles across Lake Michigan to be seen as if one was looking from one shore to the other on Houghton Lake. Source: Muskegon Chronicle (5/11)


S.S. Badger ready to set sail on Lake Michigan - but will environmental pothole make this its last season?
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Unless Congress intervenes or the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency relents, this season could be the Badger's last. The EPA has given the ship's owners until Dec. 15 to stop dumping coal ash into Lake Michigan. Source: Crain's Detroit Business (5/11)


Oshawa mayor hits the road to promote city's port
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Oshawa Mayor John Henry is racking up the miles on his Equinox as he embarks on a tour around the Great Lakes in an effort to promote the Oshawa Harbour. Source: DurhamRegion.com (5/11)


Thunder Bay hopes Wheat Board change brings more business
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The head of the Thunder Bay Port Authority says the reduced role of the Canadian Wheat Board in marketing wheat and barley may help the port. Tim Heney said after the board loses its monopoly in August, grain companies will be in charge of transporting their own wheat. He added the route up the St. Lawrence Seaway will be attractive for shippers Source: CBC News (5/11)


Lake Ontario water levels close to average
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Water received by Lake Ontario from its basin and inflow from Lake Erie were close to average in March and below average in April. Monthly precipitation also was below normal. Source: Syracuse Post Standard (5/10)


Ohio boat sales riding a wave
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After going into a major slump during the recession, Ohio boat sales are booming. So reports Ken Alvey, president of the Lake Erie Marine Trades Association. Source: WTAM Cleveland (5/10)


Drainage systems crucial to well-being of Michigan, Great Lakes
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Federal requirements in every county address water quality issues so Genesee County established a county-wide watershed management group in 2002. Source: MLive.com (5/9)


When smelt come, buckets come out along Lake Superior
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Lake Superior seems unready to return smelt to prominence. Lampreys have been controlled, lake trout have recovered, and Pacific salmon numbers have increased, a trifecta of problems for the lake's smaller fish, which now, increasingly, are eaten by bigger fish. Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune (5/9)


Genesee County preparing for sale of land for Lake Huron pipeline to Karegnondi Water Authority
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Genesee County has taken the first step toward selling about 40 acres of property where the Karegnondi Water Authority plans to build an intake and pumping station for a proposed Lake Huron water pipeline. Source: MLive.com (5/9)


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