[dailynews] June 15, 2012

Great Lakes Daily News: June 15, 2012
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New bridge is big reward without the risk, lieutenant governor says
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Today's push ahead on the $1-billion bridge could trigger fresh opposition in the Michigan Legislature, which is left out of the deal completely after the rejection of the bridge legislation.
The plan is sure to face continued opposition from Ambassador Bridge owner Manuel (Matty) Moroun. Source: Detroit Free Press (6/15)


Carferry CEO stays optimistic about Lake Michigan Carferry, SS Badger
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Bob Manglitz entered the SS Badger's 2012 sailing season optimistic an improving state economy will translate into more passengers on the historic carferry. He's a bit worried, too, over Lake Michigan Carferry's application to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency concerning a permit to continue discharging coal ash from the last-coal-fired, steam-powered passenger ship in the country. Source: Ludington Daily News (6/15)


COMMENTARY: New EPA Great Lakes advisory group needs laser focus
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I hope the EPA is serious about simplifying the governing process for the Great Lakes. And a well-crafted, laser-focused advisory board may help achieve its simplification goal. Let's hope it works. Source: Great Lakes Echo (6/15)


Ohio nuclear plant restarts, finds no new cracks
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During the previous shutdown last fall, crews had found cracks in the outer concrete wall that's designed to protect the reactor. The company says the latest inspections indicated those cracks have not grown, and no new cracks were found. Source: Dayton Daily News (6/15)


Asian carp could invade Northumberland Lake Ontario waters
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In the past two years, Canadian border officials have stopped six truckloads of Asian carp, with an average truckload of 6,000 lbs. Source: Nothumberland News (6/15)


New cruise sets sail for shores of Lake Superior
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On Friday, May 18, the Isle Royale Queen III set on its maiden voyage for Marquette Harbor Cruises. According to owner Molly Carmody, the cruise runs seven days a week and will continue to operate daily until Oct. 14. Source: The North Wind (6/14)


Tour a Thunder Bay shipwreck without getting wet
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Anyone with an Internet connection will have access to an underwater shipwreck tour at the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary in Alpena, Mich. Saturday. Source: Great Lakes Echo (6/14)


Pentwater dredging to begin soon
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The Village of Pentwater holds the dredging permit and the public effort to get the channel dredged this year with the approximately $50,000 locally instead of with federal funding that isn't forthcoming this year is about to be realized. Source: Ludington Daily News (6/13)


Steel industry driving up tonnage numbers on St Lawrence Seaway
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North American commodities used in the steel and construction industries continued to fuel an uptick in tonnage numbers along the St. Lawrence Seaway System, with international demand for shipments of iron ore and coal driving imports in May. Source: Chesterton Tribune (6/13)


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