[dailynews] Great Lakes Videos: October 19, 2012

Great Lakes Videos: October 19, 2012
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Repairs needed at Great Lakes harbors & piers
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Many harbor users on the south shore of Lake Ontario are complaining that 
harbors are not being properly maintained. Perhaps some of the the worst 
conditions can be found at recreational piers like Olcott Harbor on Lake 
Ontario in Olcott, N.Y.  Source: WGRZ-TV - Buffalo, NY (10/19)


Second ship runs aground on St. Lawrence River
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Another ship has run aground on the St. Lawrence River, this time, near 
Alexandria Bay, N.Y.  The ship was able to move enough to get back to open 
water and anchor. Source: YNN - Syracuse, NY (10/16)


Video campaign aims to reduce lake algae
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A new video is encouraging Windsor, Ont., residents to do their part to 
reduce blue-green algae in our lakes by maintaining septic systems, avoiding 
lawn fertilizer, using phosphate free detergents, and more. Source: The 
Windsor Star (10/15)


Herbicide spraying closes much of Presque Isle State Park
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Officials from Presque Isle State Park in Erie County, Penn., said a 
helicopter planned to spend about three hours spraying herbicide on invasive 
plants in the park, specifically narrow-leaf cattail and phragmite plants. 
Source: Erie Times-News (10/12)