[dailynews] October 18, 2012

Great Lakes Daily News: October 18, 2012
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Hundreds of bird deaths sound alarm on problems in the Great Lakes
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Nearly 300 dead or dying loons and other fish-eating birds have been found on the beaches of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park -- all victims of botulism that has scientists concerned about the changing ecology of the Great Lakes. Source: Detroit Free Press (10/18)


Renewable energy prop could divide communities targeted for wind farms
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To achieve the Proposal 3 goal of 5,000 MW of renewable electricity generation mainly with wind energy would  require installing between 2,000 and 3,100 wind turbines, according to supporters of Proposal 3 and industry officials--some communities are not thrilled with this prospect. Source: Bridge Magazine (10/18)


Commentary: Campaign for the birds
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There are hundreds of dead birds washing ashore in Michigan due to an outbreak of botulism caused, in part, by invasive species; I wish politicians would stop talking about imaginary birds and take this issue on, before it's too late. Source: Michigan Radio (10/18)


Great Lakes environmental groups looking over Waukesha today
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Ten representatives of environmental and conservation groups from six other Great Lakes states are touring Waukesha by bus this afternoon to get a first hand look at the city to get a better understanding of Waukesha's need for Great Lakes water. Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (10/17)


Genesee County commissioners take first step to bankroll water pipeline construction
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The road to building a water pipeline to Lake Huron is taking shape, and the county Board of Commissioners is walking that way. Source: MLive (10/17)


Genesee Land Trust works to preserve New York's 'North Coast'
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The Genesee Land Trust, a non-profit organization, is working hard to preserve valuable land along Lake Ontario to benefit migratory birds and other wildlife. Source: The Democrat and Chronicle (10/17)


Two new boats to clean up floating trash in Lake Erie, Cuyahoga River
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Two custom-made boats will lead the flight against flotsam and jetsam in the Cuyahoga River and the Lake Erie shoreline, and ironically, the boats are named Flotsam and Jetsam. Source: WEWS NewsChannel 5 - Cleveland/Akron/Canton (10/17)


What do you know about White Lake? Survey wants to know
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The Muskegon Conservation District wants to know if you know what phragmites are. Source: MLive (10/17)


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