[dailynews] September 14, 2012

Great Lakes Daily News: September 14, 2012
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Toxic-algae warning Lake Erie's first this year
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The state is warning some swimmers to steer clear of the Maumee Bay State Park beach on Lake Erie after a water sample turned up toxic algae.This is the first algae warning this year at Lake Erie. Source: The Columbus Dispatch (9/14)


Obama rep pledges further Great Lakes restoration
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President Barack Obama, if re-elected, would continue a program that has pumped more than $1 billion into Great Lakes protection during his first term, although it's uncertain how much money will be available in the future, a spokeswoman said Thursday. Source: The Associated Press (9/14)


Dry summer helps Great Lakes beach cleanup
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This year's drought may make an annual effort to clean up Great Lakes beaches and shorelines a little easier because the dry weather meant fewer sewer overflows that dump trash into the water. Source: Great Lakes Echo (9/14)


COMMENTARY:Clean beaches and water free from sewage: It's up to us
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Chicago's inadequate sewage infrastructure leads to sewer overflows, beach closings, and threats to human health. What are we going to do to address these issues? Source: Great Lakes Echo (9/14)


Mayors shine spotlight on Mississippi River
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About half of the 41 mayors who formed the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative earlier this year are in St. Louis to determine priorities and how to get action on them at the national level. Source: The Quad-City Times (9/14)


Help available for flood erosion on private land
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Private landowners in south St. Louis County who have yet to register erosion issues from the June floods should do so by Sept. 28, according to the South St. Louis Soil and Water Conservation District. Source: Duluth News Tribune (9/14)


August a good cargo month on St. Lawrence Seaway, year to date up a bit
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The St. Lawrence Seaway reported a 6.78 percent increase for total cargo shipments in August-4.3 million metric tons-compared to August 2011. Source: Chesterton Tribune (9/13)


Local leaders participate in Great Lakes conference
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Local representatives addressing the Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition Conference on the Great Lakes in Cleveland this week said they will return to the region with a host of topics to discuss with area leaders. Source: The Northwest Indiana Times (9/13)


U.S. and Canadian government agencies make plans to restore the Great Lakes
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This week, government agencies and non-profits from the US and Canada have been meeting in Cleveland to discuss urgent priorities for restoring the Great Lakes. Source: WKSU 89.7 (9/13)


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