[dailynews] August 29, 2012

Great Lakes Daily News: August 29, 2012
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Asian carp DNA found in Sandusky waters
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The search for Asian carp in Lake Erie has moved to the Sandusky River and 
Sandusky Bay, where 20 of 150 water samples collected in early August tested 
positive for the presence of silver carp environmental DNA, or eDNA. Source: 
The Plain Dealer (8/29)


Man-made reef aids spawning fish
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Researchers were able to show off the first success of a project Tuesday to 
restore spawning habitat in the St. Clair River's Middle Channel for lake 
sturgeon and other native fish. Source: The Times Herald (8/29)


Erie County groups awarded coastal zone grants
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Erie County organizations received more than a quarter of the $913,800 in 
coastal zone management grants recently awarded by the state Department of 
Environmental Protection Source: Erie Times-News (8/29)


U. of Michigan getting grant for Asian carp study
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The University of Michigan is expected to get nearly $300,000 from the 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to study the possible 
effects of Asian carp on the Great Lakes. Source: The Associated Press 
(8/28)


Restoring Red Arrow Beach
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Federal grants from the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative will support 
beach restoration projects along Lake Michigan in Manitowoc. The plans blend 
ecological and infrastructure improvements that can give the area an 
economic boost. Source: The Herald Times Reporter (8/28)


Toxic Erie algae bloom worst in decades
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Last year was the worst season of toxic algae blooms in Lake Erie in decades 
and the International Joint Commission wants to know how much that hurt the 
economy on both sides of the border. Source: The Windsor Star (8/28)


Lake St. Clair Metropark receives $500,000 grant to improve water quality
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The Huron-Clinton Metropark Authority received a new $500,000 Great Lakes 
Restoration Initiative grant Tuesday to reduce the impact of storm water 
runoff at Lake St. Clair Metropark. Source: New Baltimore Chesterfield Patch 
(8/28)


Lake Michigan Committee wants to reduce salmon stocking
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The number of salmon stocked in Lake Michigan would be reduced sharply for 
three years under a proposal designed to maintain a balance between sport 
fish and their food sources and to protect a multi-billion-dollar fishing 
industry. Source: The Associated Press (8/28)


Wisconsin, Michigan beaches get $2.6 million to protect water quality
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The federal government announced Tuesday a $2.6 million batch of grants to 
protect water quality at Great Lakes beaches in Wisconsin and Michigan. 
Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (8/28)


Zebra mussels confirmed in Lake Ore-Be-Gone
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The slow but insidious spread of zebra mussels into more Minnesota lakes and 
rivers continues, with the Department of Natural Resources confirming 
Tuesday that the invasive mussels have invaded Lake Ore-Be-Gone in Gilbert. 
Source: Duluth News Tribune (8/28)


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