[dailynews] October 17, 2012

Great Lakes Daily News: October 17, 2012
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Clean Water Act turns 40
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As supporters of the Clean Water Act celebrate its 40th anniversary this 
week, conservation groups are warning voters across the U.S. not to take 
their clean water for granted. Source: Duluth News Tribune (10/17)


Port Authority seeks funds to pay for infrastructure projects
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The Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority is asking Cuyahoga County, Oh., 
voters to approve a replacement levy that would generate about $18 million 
annually for five years, and would be used for public capital investments in 
and along the Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie. Source: The News-Herald (10/17)


No discharge zones sought for St. Lawrence River
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The New York  State Department of Environmental Conservation has submitted 
petitions to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to designate New York's 
portion of Lake Erie and the St. Lawrence River as a "Vessel Waste No 
Discharge Zone." Source: North Country Gazette (10/16)


Discoverers of 19th century shipwreck uncover its origin and "violent end"
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Cape Vincent, N.Y., divers who discovered a rare 19th-century shipwreck last 
year in the St. Lawrence River believe they finally have uncovered the boat's 
origin and its violent end. Source: Watertown Daily Times (10/16)


Lake Michigan level touches record low for month
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Lake Michigan kissed its record low water level for October on one day last 
week. Federal officials now predict the world's fifth largest lake is likely 
to plunge to never-seen-before levels in the coming months. Source: 
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (10/16)


Town of Waukesha sets price, conditions for water service area
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The Town of Waukesha, Wis., has set its price for being part of the City of 
Waukesha's future water service area if the city succeeds in its bid for 
Lake Michigan water. Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (10/16)


McGuinty resigns: Dalton McGuinty resigns as premier
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Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty stepped down on Monday. McGuinty says he 
will stay on until a new leader has been chosen, and that his decision 
stemmed from a mix of professional headaches and personal considerations. 
Source: The Toronto Star (10/16)


Beluga sightings put spotlight on a species in distress
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Spotting a beluga whale in the St. Lawrence River near Montreal, Quebec, can 
be exciting. However, the animals are 350 kilometers from their normal 
habitat, and likely in distress. Source: The Montreal Gazette (10/11)

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