[dailynews] Great Lakes Videos: June 1, 2012

Great Lakes Videos: June 1, 2012
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Is wind energy viable in the Upper Peninsula?
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The Lake Superior Watershed Partnership recently completed a year-long study 
on the winds in the Upper Peninsula, and the results show that in many 
areas, there is sufficient wind to consider wind power. Source: WLUC TV6 
(6/1)


Meeting held about Lake Ontario water level plan
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The International Joint Commission, an organization created by and made up 
of officials in Canada and the United States to manage the waters shared by 
the two countries, releases a plan for regulating water levels on Lake 
Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. Source: YYN (6/1)


Fairport Lighthouse opens for summer
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Historic Fairport Lighthouse, in Fairport Harbor, Ohio, along Lake Erie, 
opens for public tours during the summer. Source: News-Herald (6/1)


Sturgeon spawning on new reefs!
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Sturgeon are hanging out and spawning on new reefs constructed in the Middle 
Channel of the St. Clair River.  Source: Michigan Sea Grant (5/29)


DNR ramps up aquatic invasive species prevention enforcement
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The increased enforcement efforts are meant to prevent the spread of 
invasive zebra mussels and other aquatic invasive species. Source: 
Northland's News Center (5/26)


Future of S.S. Badger permit application
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The company that runs the S.S. Badger carferry is seeking federal permission 
to continue releasing coal ash into Lake Michigan while it looks for an 
alternative energy source. Source: WLUK-TV - Green Bay, WI (6/1)