[dailynews] August 21, 2012

Great Lakes Daily News: August 21, 2012
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Study: Are all beach closings required?
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A University of Michigan researcher said more than one in five Great Lakes beach closing orders based on bacteria concerns may be unnecessary, and he's testing that idea this summer. Source: The Associated Press (8/21)


Study aims to better predict deadly rip currents
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New research this fall will try to find a better way to predict dangerous currents in the Great Lakes. Source: Interlochen Public Radio (8/20)


EDITORIAL:Great Lakes climate
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As the United States, including the Great Lakes region, endures one of the worst droughts in history, an effective strategy to address climate change requires a stronger commitment from Washington and the private sector to control greenhouse gases. Source: The Toledo Blade (8/20)


Teacher searches out summer research trips
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A Tecumseh teacher who seeks out research expeditions on her summer break spent a week participating in research on Lake Huron on the Lake Guardian, a 180-foot-long NOAA research vessel, along with 13 other teachers. Source: Springfield News-Sun (8/20)


No clear path for energy policy in Great Lakes states
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Great Lakes governors and legislators are responding to changes in climate and fiscal austerity with new policies that are often contradictory and set no clear path for environmental progress in the Great Lakes. Source: Circle of Blue (8/20)


State Sen. Rick Jones asks EPA to respect Michigan’s clean water laws
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State Sen. Rick Jones asked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Monday to honor the state of Michigan’s ban on Great Lakes dumping by rejecting the SS Badger's request for a federal permit to dump coal ash into Lake Michigan, a violation of state law. Source: The Holland Sentinel (8/20)


Freshwater jellyfish back in warm Northland waters
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They are harmless, mysterious and fascinating to watch, according to those who have seen them, and freshwater jellyfish are back in some Northland lakes. Source: Duluth News Tribune (8/18)


Great Lakes ports and shipping companies confounded by climate changes and water levels
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With freighters forced to carry lighter loads, port structures damaged by rot, ship cannels that are filling with silt, there are millions of dollars in losses, repairs and dredging in the Great Lakes region as a result of climate change and lowered water levels. Source: Circle of Blue (8/17)


Steady cargo shipments in '12 for Great Lakes ports
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Great Lakes ports on the St. Lawrence Seaway System handled more than 18.8 million tons of cargo through July 31, which is flat compared to the same period a year ago, according to Marine Delivers. Source: The Northwest Indiana Times (8/17)


Mapping Grand Traverse Bay with the Great Lakes Water Studies Institute
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Hans VanSumeren, director of the Water Studies Institute at Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City, narrates the process of mapping the Grand Traverse Bay with sonar technology. Source: Circle of Blue (5/21)


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