[dailynews] October 26, 2012

Great Lakes Daily News: October 26, 2012
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Commentary: Stop blaming the Army Corps of Engineers and. are enviro groups up to the Waukesha test?
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This week's topics include 1) the need to look beyond the Army Corps of Engineers to find culprits for the slow response to the threat of Asian carp, and 2) the importance of the decision on the proposed  diversion of Great Lakes water outside of the basin to Waukesha, WI. Source: Great Lakes Echo (10/26)


COMMENTARY: Let's join the river refuge
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The Western Lake Erie Watersheds Priority Initiative, a collaborative initiative, is to protect and restore the natural heritage features of the western Lake Erie Basin and the Detroit River--including making the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge truly international. Source: The Windsor Star (10/26)


Rep. Kaptur says: 'We need stronger branding for Lake Erie tourism'
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Kaptur said despite being on one of the most used fresh water lakes in the world, tourism studies show the nation thinks about this area as a rustbelt community. Source: The Press (10/26)


Erie Canal transformed New York
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On Oct. 26, 1825, the Erie Canal opened for traffic. It was the first direct link between the eastern United States and the interior of the United States, and it made New York City the country's primary port. Source: The Journal News (10/25)


Contaminated culture: native people struggle with tainted resources
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For decades, indigenous people in the U.S. and Canada have been burdened with health problems linked to environmental pollutants. But that isn't their only sacrifice: Pollution is crippling some tribal cultures. Source: Scientific American (10/25)


Outdoor lovers helping create Lake MI trails
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A group of planners and outdoor enthusiasts will work together to formalize the development of new trails along Lake Michigan. Source: WZZM 13 Grand Rapids (10/25)


A retrospective on Stanley Spisiak: a man with a mission
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For 50 years, Stan Spisiak, "Mr. Buffalo River," fought for the Buffalo River, Niagara River, and Lake Erie, becoming chairman of the Water Resources Committee of the New York State Conservation Council and receiving the presidential "Water Saver of the Nation" award. Source: Third Army (10/25)


Sign of fall: NYPA removes docks, buoys from St. Lawrence
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Despite mild weather, the New York Power Authority has started preparing for winter by removing docks and buoys along the St. Lawrence River. Source: WNYF Watertown (10/25)


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