[dailynews] August 14, 2012

Great Lakes Daily News: August 14, 2012
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Volunteers on front line in protecting rivers
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If Ohio is to prevail in the long-term effort to protect and preserve its scenic rivers, an all-volunteer army will likely make the difference. Source: The Toledo Blade (8/14)


Michigan to take ownership of lamprey barrier
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The state of Michigan is taking ownership of a new barrier on the Manistique River in the Upper Peninsula designed to block the path of parasitic sea lampreys. Source: The Associated Press (8/14)


Pelicans spotted on lake
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Large, white pelicans have been spotted on Lake St. Clair. Source: The London Free Press (8/14)


City of Muskegon seeks grant to improve its Fisherman's Landing; relocation talks are inactive
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The city of Muskegon would like to upgrade its Fisherman’s Landing facilities even as the launch ramp/camping facility is subject of relocation plans. Source: MLive (8/13)


Port Huron to discuss wastewater treatment modifications
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Port Huron’s wastewater treatment plant could be getting a little extra help dealing with wet weather. Source: The Times Herald (8/13)


Lake Michigan water temperatures crash 30 degrees during weekend cool down
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Lake Michigan water temperatures have fallen as much as 30 degrees during the past weekend. Source: MLive (8/13)


Windsor student’s discovery may help rid Great Lakes of invasive lampreys
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A recent discovery by Warren Green, a University of Windsor Ph.D. student, may help Lake Huron get rid of invasive eel-like sea lampreys. Source: Metro Canada (8/13)


Hamilton is one step closer to a cleaner harbour
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A city committee unanimously passed a staff report Monday that will take a big step toward cleaning up the Hamilton Harbour. Source: CBC News Hamilton (8/13)


Phragmites australis is Canada’s worst invasive plant
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People don’t understand what a threat Phragmites is to Canadian wetlands systems. Source: The Toronto Star (8/11)


Habitat restoration project gains funding
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NOAA has funded a habitat restoration project in the Clinton River Area of Concern. This project will increase habitat diversity and, hopefully, increase the number of fish and other wildlife in the region. Source: The Daily Tribune (8/11)


Eggshell colour is warning sign for contamination in Great Lakes, study shows
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Ontario scientists have discovered how to use a readily available tool — local birds and their eggs — to measure environmental contaminants around the world. Source: The Toronto Star (8/13)


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