[dailynews] October 2, 2012

Great Lakes Daily News: October 2, 2012
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NRC releases preliminary Palisades results
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The federal agency that regulates nuclear power plants released more 
information about a leak over the summer at the Palisades plant near South 
Haven, Mich. The plant has one of the worst safety ratings in the U.S. after 
a number of problems last year. Source: Michigan Radio (10/2)


Poll shows Wisconsinites value healthy Great Lakes
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A poll released Monday shows that 75 percent of Wisconsin voters think the 
federal government should keep spending money to protect and restore the 
Great Lakes -- including erecting barriers to keep out Asian carp. Source: 
The Capital Times (10/2)


A fluid situation: council could seal water deal
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The Waukesha Common Council will take up controversial issues this week, 
including Lake Michigan water purchase negotiations. Waukesha, Ill., still 
faces a long climb to get Lake Michigan water, including approval from all 
Great Lakes states. Source: Waukesha Patch (10/2)


Sappi paper mill contamination not reaching Muskegon Lake, DEQ officials 
tell citizens
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More than 150 people jammed City Hall in Muskegon, Mich., to hear the 
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality give an update on the 
environmental contamination situation at the former Sappi paper mill on 
Muskegon Lake. Source: MLive (10/1)


Groundwater's gravity and reporting Great Lakes science
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A time-lapse map created using NASA satellite data shows changes in the 
Earth's gravity caused by changes in groundwater mass near Earth's surface. 
The map illustrates otherwise unseen consequences of drought, and highlights 
the uniqueness of the Great Lakes region. Source: Great Lakes Echo (10/1)


Authorities worry Erie is ailing
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The International Joint Commission is so concerned about about the return of 
rampant algae growth in Lake Erie that it will recommend legislative and 
regulatory changes in a major report in 2013. Source: Simcoe Reformer (10/1)


U.S. Army Corps asks for comments on invasive species pathways
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The Army Corps of Engineers announced it is midway through a public comment 
period regarding its paper outlining 18 points of entry for aquatic nuisance 
species transfer between the Mississippi River Basin and the Great Lakes. 
Source: Petoskey News-Review (10/1)


Fixed fee for water criticized
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City hall in London, Ont., is launching a public awareness campaign to make 
taxpayers think more about the value of water. This effort is part of the 
run-up to a new water supply system funding model, likely resulting in 
higher bills for some. Source: The London Free Press (10/1)


Ground-breaking ceremony will announce boat wash station at Paradise Lake
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A boat wash system at Paradise Lake, Mich., will help prevent the transfer 
of Eurasian milfoil and other aquatic invasive species into or out of the 
lake. Source: Petoskey News-Review (10/1)


Historic bridge in limbo
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An old bridge that had been used by pedestrians in recent years to cross the 
Cull Drain along the shore of Lake Huron in Sarnia, Ont., has been fenced 
off and closed following a recent inspection. The future of the bridge is 
being studied by city hall. Source: The Sarnia Observer (10/1)

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