[dailynews] Great Lakes Daily News: July 27, 2012

Great Lakes Daily News: July 27, 2012
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Lake Superior fish may be building immunity to VHS
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Three years after the fish-killing disease viral hemorrhagic septicemia was 
found in Lake Superior, including in the Duluth-Superior harbor, a 
researcher will come out with a report next week that says for the first 
time, fish in that lake may have built up immunity to the disease. Source: 
The Superior Daily Telegram (7/27)


Rare algae for Lake Superior shows up near Cornucopia
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Samples of a "green scum" reported by visitors to Lake Superior beaches from 
Cornucopia to Sandy Bay on July 14-15 were confirmed to contain a species of 
blue-green algae. Source: The Superior Daily Telegram (7/27)


Officials may examine possibility of "Port of Massena"
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Those charged with redeveloping the General Motors Powertrain site in 
Massena might use state funds to examine whether part of that property on 
the St. Lawrence River could host Massena's own port. Source: Watertown 
Daily Times (7/27)


Turn Ontario Place into multi-use complex, report urges
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Ontario Place, the aging theme park on Toronto's waterfront, should be 
transformed into a multi-use complex where people could attend music 
concerts, shop, dine, work, live or just enjoy the view of Lake Ontario, a 
new report says. Source: The Globe and Mail (7/26)


Visitors get a rare glimpse inside Big Red Lighthouse during Holland Museum 
fundraiser
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Participants in a Holland Museum fundraising event had a rare opportunity to 
see the inside of the Holland Lighthouse. Source: MLive (7/26)


UW-L research tracks mercury in fish
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Students from UW La Crosse are studying the effects of Mercury on the great 
lakes region. This five year project tracks mercury levels in fish and other 
life around in six national parks around the great lakes region. Source: 
WXOW-19 - La Crosse, WI (7/25)


Down the St. Lawrence in a paper boat
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Rowboats are a common sight on the St. Lawrence River, but a paper skiff is 
making its way through the Thousand Islands and down river to Montreal this 
week. Source: North Country Public Radio (7/25)


9th annual Lake Superior binational stewardship awards announced
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The Lake Superior Binational Forum announced the recipients on the 9th 
annual Lake Superior Binational Program's Environmental Stewardship Award. 
Source: Northland's NewsCenter (7/24)


Salvaged Navy warship invades Great Lakes
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A proud vessel that served the U.S. Navy for years is making its way from a 
salvage yard in Philadelphia to its new home in Bay City. Source: WPBN-WTOM 
TV 7&4 - Traverse City, MI (7/22)


Michigan sand dunes legislation likely will be signed by Gov. Rick Snyder
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Gov. Rick Snyder could soon sign legislation that would change law related 
to some of Michigan's sand dunes areas, despite the objections of some 
environmental groups. Source: MLive (7/20)


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