[dailynews] June 13, 2012

Great Lakes Daily News: June 13, 2012
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Great Lakes ecosystem improving, but still needs work
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Patty Birkholz, director of Michigan's Office of the Great Lakes, spoke with Kirk Heinze about issues facing the Great Lakes region. Source: Mlive (6/13)


Barclay explains position change on Lake Ontario water plan
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Assemblyman Barclay, R-Pulaski, who recently spoke out against the IJC's proposed water management plan for Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River, said he is "more educated" now than when he supported a similar regulation option four years ago. Source: Watertown Daily Times (6/12)


GIBRALTAR: Public forum set for Saturday on invasive phragmites
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GIBRALTAR,MI - A public forum will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday to inform the public on what can be done about the growing problem of phragmites. Source: The News-Herald (6/12)


Sacred water, new mine: A Michigan tribe battles a global corporation
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The Keweenaw Bay Indians are fighting for their clean water, sacred sites and traditional way of life as Kennecott Eagle Minerals inches towards copper and nickel extraction, scheduled to begin in 2014. Source: Environmental Health News (6/12)


Healthy Lake Erie Fund signed into law
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Rep. Randy Gardner's efforts to fight Lake Erie algae problems received a major boost Monday when Gov. John Kasich signed legislation that includes Gardner's $3 million Healthy Lake Erie Fund. Source: The Beacon (6/12)


Great Lakes: lamprey numbers remain high
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The number of sea lampreys remains high in Lakes Michigan, Huron and Erie, according to a new report to the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. Source: Interlochen Public Radio (6/12)


History repeated as Keewatin returns to Port McNicoll
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Port McNicoll, Ontario--Eric Conroy or 'Captain Rick' worked on the Keewatin as youth of 17 and says bringing the ship to Port McNicoll and helping to develop a major tourism opportunity surrounding her, is like a dream come true. Source: Midland Free Press (6/12)


Heart of Michigan park sacrificed for private golf course
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BENTON HARBOR,MI. In this predominantly black town with the lowest per-capita income anywhere in Michigan, municipal leaders allowed a development group to take over the park that fronts onto Lake Michigan -- land originally bequeathed to the people of Benton Harbor forever. Source: Investigate West (6/11)


Saugatuck Township settlement with Aubrey McClendon approved by federal judge
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SAUGATUCK TOWNSHIP, MI - A federal judge has approved settlement of a lawsuit that billionaire developer Aubrey McClendon filed against the township over his plans to build a residential resort overlooking the Kalamazoo River as it empties into Lake Michigan. Source: MLive (6/11)


State, local officials celebrate the 'passion' of Saugatuck natural area
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The new 173-acre Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area was dedicated on June 10th. This contentious project required dedication from citizens and millions of dollars in donations and grants from State, Federal, and non-profit organizations to purchase the land from Aubrey McClendon. Source: The Holland Sentinel (6/11)


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