[dailynews] November 30, 2012

Great Lakes Daily News: November 30, 2012
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Water runs through us: Muskegon's port more than just shipping business but also a tourist draw
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People in Muskegon have learned, or relearned, that as long as there are people with a passion for ships and shipping on the Great Lakes, Muskegon has an opportunity to bolster its tourism through its port activities. Source: MLive (11/30)


COMMENTARY: National Parks protect Great Lakes nearshore land and water
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National parks in the Great Lakes region protect 620 miles of the Great Lakes region's near-shore land and water quality. The parks help save Great Lakes shoreline, beaches, dunes, and wetlands. Source: Great Lakes Echo (11/30)


Lower water levels dry up business on Great Lakes
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The Great Lakes drought is affecting the survival of some of the small harbor towns located on North Michigan's shore. Source: NPR (11/29)


Great Lakes algae concerns city councillor
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Windsor city councillor Hilary Payne is searching for answers after viewing a video on the effects of algae on area lakes. Source: CBC News Windsor (11/29)


OPINION: Changing trends in land stewardship
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The Ohio Clean Lakes Initiative is dedicated to improving Ohio's water quality, specifically in the Western Lake Erie Basin region, while maintaining the integrity of the region's agricultural industry. Source: The Cleveland Leader (11/29)


Cargo ship carrying soy beans grounded in St. Lawrence River
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A cargo ship ran aground on the banks of the St. Lawrence River near Sorel-Tracy in the Monteregie region of Quebec just a few hours after leaving Montreal on Wednesday. Source: Global Montreal (11/29)


Fox River dredging surpasses 4th season's goal
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The cleanup came to a seasonal end on Nov. 12 after the Lower Fox River Remediation LLC dredged just more than 662,000 cubic yards of sediment for the season, according to the company. Source: Green Bay Press Gazette (11/28)


Environment issues to get closer look in Minnesota
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Minnesota is taking a closer look at its environmental problems, issues and laws in coming weeks under an order from Gov. Mark Dayton. Source: Duluth News Tribune (11/26)


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