[dailynews] August 31, 2012

Great Lakes Daily News: August 31, 2012
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Asian carp threaten balance in the Great Lakes
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Whatever the mode of transport, Maumee Bay and the Maumee River's currents, water temperature and abundant food supply offer one of the most inviting habitats in Lake Erie for Asian carp to thrive and reproduce. Source: Toledo Free Press (8/31)


Ind. signs onto Lake Michigan salmon stocking cuts
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The plan calls for Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin to cut the number of salmon the four states release annually into the lake from 3.3 million to 1.7 million. Source: The Associated Press (8/31)


Lake Michigan Carferry's NPDES Individual Permit Application has been accepted
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LMC officials are pleased the application has been accepted and view this as being an important step in the right direction. Source: Ludington Daily News (8/31)


Shippers keep watchful eye on Seaway levels
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With water levels on the St. Lawrence Seaway near Montreal, Quebec, at their lowest levels in 10 years, shippers are keeping a close eye on the conditions. Source: WWNY Watertown (8/31)


Meeting addresses fish passage up undammed rivers
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What will happen if lake-run Great Lakes fish like Pacific salmon and other species are allowed farther upstream when Sabin, Brown Bridge and Boardman dams are removed? Source: Traverse City Record Eagle (8/30)


Maritime Academy orders new ship simulator
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The simulator will be a room with 360-degree flat panel screens that duplicates water ways, as well as the different ship's characteristics, even weather conditions like a winter storm. Source: UpNorthLive.com (8/30)


No Asian carp DNA found in Wisconsin's Lake Michigan harbors, rivers
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Wisconsin fishery officials say none of the 275 samples taken from Lake Michigan harbors and several of its tributaries has tested positive for Asian carp DNA. Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (8/30)


Commodore Perry's flag ship conquers Lake Erie again, nearly 200 years later
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The ceremony, in Cleveland's inner harbor, paid homage to Commodore Perry's bold move in 1813 when he transferred command from the devastated brig Lawrence to the intact Niagara. Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer (8/30)


Historic tug Reiss may soon bid adieu
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A second historic ship long stuck in Kalamazoo Lake may be moving. The tugboat Reiss-launched in 1913 and brought to Douglas in 1969 has been sold to Steve Horn who plans to haul away and refurbish the 71-foot-long vessel. Source: Allegan News (8/29)


COMMENTARY: Five ways to be a Great Lakes 'steward'
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These are our Great Lakes; they belong to us. We have a responsibility to be their stewards. There are five simple things that anyone can do to be a Great Lakes steward. Source: MLive.com (8/28)


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