[dailynews] July 2, 2012

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Great Lakes Daily News: July 2, 2012
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EDITORIAL: Erie needs to clean up its act
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Erie Mayor Joe Sinnott needs to campaign to fight litter as part of our 
celebration of the Battle of Lake Erie. Source: Erie Times-News (7/2)


Detroit River refuge plans dock, fishing pier
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A new dock for use by school groups and a public fishing pier are envisioned 
as part of a hub for environmental education and outdoor recreation at the 
Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge. Source: Detroit Free Press 
(7/2)


Landfill foes want more say in toxic waste plans
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Lawmakers in central Illinois fight for the 750,000 people who get drinking 
water from the Mahomet Aquifer that overlooks the Clinton Landfill where the 
US EPA plans to store toxic waste. Source: My Journal Courier (7/2)


Annual report: Seaway gained $3.6 million in new businesses in 2011
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The St. Lawrence Seaway gained $3.6 million in new business last year, a 
"good, solid performance given economic headwinds," according to officials 
Source: Watertown Daily Times (7/1)


COMMENTARY: Congress' order won't produce Asian carp plan as quickly as 
needed for Great Lakes
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New congressional action doesn't really speed up action on what may be the 
Great Lakes' worst environmental threat yet. Source: Detroit Free Press 
(7/1)


Race is on to tame mercury poisoning
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Manganika Lake, which is largely unknown and hidden from public view, is a 
mercury hot spot. Scientists are trying to figure out why that is the case. 
Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune (7/1)


Lake Superior water level up in June
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A lot of rain across the Lake Superior watershed pushed the lake up 5 inches 
in June, more than double the usual 2-inch rise for the month. Source: 
Duluth News Tribune (6/30)


Boaters, beware: Fines for invasive species to double Sunday
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Starting Sunday July 1, the fine for forgetting to pull your drain plug at a 
boat landing, allowing a zebra mussel into your boat or leaving weeds 
hanging on your trailer will double across Minnesota to as much as $500. 
Source: Duluth News Tribune (6/30)


EDITORIAL: Help make this a safe water wonderland
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Michiganders can do their part to enhance the state's reputation as a water 
wonderland by practicing and promoting good safety measures, whether they're 
swimming, boating or floating. Source: Detroit Free Press (6/30)


EDITORIAL: A recovering Duluth deserves state help
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In the aftermath of last week's heavy rains, Duluth and its neighboring 
communities still need a lot of help from volunteers, donors and the state 
government. Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune (6/29)


Heat, drought taking a toll on Wisconsin crops
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Extreme weather fluctuations are affecting the quantity and quality of crops 
produced in Wisconsin. Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (6/29)


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