[dailynews] November 13, 2012

Great Lakes Daily News: November 13, 2012
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Tribes oppose Michigan wolf hunt
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Michigan lawmakers are considering legislation to make gray wolves a game 
species. That would make it possible to have a hunting and trapping season 
for wolves, but a number of tribes in Michigan are opposed to a wolf hunt 
and that could hold up the process. Source: Michigan Radio (11/13)


After a century of darkness, the Christmas Tree Ship still has stories to 
tell
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Nov. 22 marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Rouse Simmons, the 
famous Milwaukee-made Christmas Tree Ship that sailed Lake Michigan 
delivering trees from the Upper Peninsula to Chicago every holiday season. 
Source: OnMilwaukee.com (11/13)


Nature Abounds receives grant
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The environment in Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York recently received a boost 
when Nature Abounds was awarded a grant from Freshwater Future. The grant 
will help to inform local officials and the public about climate change and 
adaptation in the Lake Erie Watershed basin. Source: Gant Daily (11/13)


MP keen to block Asian carp
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Ontario's standing committee working on recommendations to tackle the threat 
of the Asian carp and other invasive species in the Great Lakes is expected 
to begin work on a report in the new year. Source: The Sarnia Observer 
(11/12)


Allegan fracking causes locals concern
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Controversy about fracking increased after the Michigan Department of 
Natural Resources leased the oil and mineral rights of more public land to 
oil and gas companies at two auctions this year. It affects tens of 
thousands of acres and represents big money for the state. Source: WOOD-TV - 
Grand Rapids, MI (11/12)


Atlantic salmon slated for stocking in northern Michigan rivers
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After three years of experimentation to determine whether Atlantic salmon 
can be successfully reared in state hatcheries, Michigan Department of 
Natural Resources fishery biologists say it's time to shift gears. Source: 
Examiner.com (11/11)


Storm a net loss for Purdy's
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Post tropical storm Sandy blew more than high waves into the Lake Huron 
shoreline of Sarnia, Ont., late last month. Purdy's Fisheries had to pull 
out more than half of its 22 trap nets, hammered by winds that peaked at 
more than 120 km/h. Source: The Sarnia Observer (11/10)


Dam meeting erupts
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A public meeting to answer questions about a dam failure on the Boardman 
River near Traverse City, Mich., boiled over at times into anger and 
frustration. Source: Interlochen Public Radio (11/9)

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