[dailynews] June 7, 2012

Great Lakes Daily News: June 7, 2012
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3 Michigan DTE plants tied to debate over mercury emissions
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Three Michigan coal-fired power plants owned by DTE, including a Monroe 
plant that is the second-largest producer of mercury pollution among 144 
plants in the Great Lakes region, joined a political debate Wednesday over 
regulations on mercury emissions. Source: Detroit Free Press (6/7)


Ohio tourism officials report $3B gain-- number of visitors to state sets 
record
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Ohio tourism officials had good news Wednesday for other state agency 
officials: Tourism spending has grown by more than $3 billion after taking a 
steep dive in 2009, with the number of visitors traveling in the Buckeye 
State setting a new record. Source: The Toledo Blade (6/7)


China second largest source of Great Lakes mercury pollution
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At a time when U.S sources of mercury into the Great Lakes are dropping, the 
volume of the same pollutant coming from China is on the rise, experts say. 
Source: Great Lakes Echo (6/7)


Lake Michigan swimming with salmon this spring
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Lake Michigan has been producing bumper catches of salmon this spring. 
Source: Detroit Free Press (6/7)


Invader crusader billboard coming soon to regional highways
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Billboards in the Great Lakes region will soon feature a Louisiana high 
school senior's prize-winning painting of a "silent invader" (zebra 
mussels). Source: Great Lakes Echo (6/7)


NY: Landowners tell Commission not to change Lake levels
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A large group of people living along the southern shore of Lake Ontario 
filled an auditorium in Hilton Wednesday night to voice their concerns over 
a plan by the IJC to adjust lake levels to promote wetland health. Source: 
13WHAM-TV - Rochester, NY (6/6)


EDITORIAL: Indiana's water cleanup efforts a trickle compared to other 
states
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A recent report on the poor quality of Indiana's natural resources and a 
slow response by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management has 
raised concerns and led to public criticism of current policies. Source: The 
Indianapolis Star (6/5)


New app gives beach safety reports around Great Lakes
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Your smartphone is now sharp enough to let you know when it's safe to swim 
at Wisconsin beaches. A new, free application will notify swimmers at 1,800 
beaches around the Great Lakes. Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (6/5)


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