[dailynews] December 4, 2012

Great Lakes Daily News: December 4, 2012
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Great Lakes problems playing out on region's beaches
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Great Lakes beaches are known for breathtaking vistas and recreational 
activities that drive the region's tourism economy, but a growing number of 
experts are viewing those same beaches as important indicators of ecosystem 
health. Source: Great Lakes Echo (12/4)


About to run aground on EPA rules, coal-fired ferry seeks to rewrite the law
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When is an earmark not really an earmark? A fresh bit of Congressional 
finagling raises that question in regard to yet another special favor for 
the coal-burning, ash-dumping, Lake Michigan carferry S.S. Badger. Source: 
MinnPost (12/4)


Study examines dangers of chemical compounds in Great Lakes
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The Great Lakes hold 20 percent of the world's surface freshwater and, 
increasingly, a host of worrisome chemical compounds known as "contaminants 
of emerging concern." Source: Milwaukee Public Radio (12/4)


Federal judge tosses suit asking for barriers to keep out Asian carp
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A federal judge Monday threw out a lawsuit filed by five states that want 
barriers placed in Chicago-area waterways to prevent Asian carp from 
invading the Great Lakes, but said he would consider new arguments if the 
case were filed again. Source: The Associated Press (12/3)


EDITORIAL: Direct dredging funds to low-level Great Lakes
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As New York continues to clean up from a massive storm surge along its 
seaboard, residents along Lake Ontario are suffering the opposite problem: 
too little water. Source: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (12/3)


Federal probe under way into illegal dumping along Lake Erie shoreline
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A federal probe is under way into illegal dumping along Lake Erie's 
shoreline that has continued for decades, as Ohio regulatory agencies claim 
lack of enforcement authority. Source: WEWS-TV - Cleveland, OH (12/3)


Wooden steamer sunk in Lake Huron found
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A wooden steamer that sunk in Lake Huron in 1910 has been found. The Steamer 
New York, which was built in 1897, was discovered by the Undersea Research 
Associates. Source: WOOD-TV - Grand Rapids, MI (12/3)


The Price is Right to feature historic Great Lakes Seaway Trail lighthouse
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The enduringly popular daytime television game show The Price is Right is 
set to feature Braddock Point Lighthouse in Hilton, N.Y., in a Lighthouses 
Around the World vacation getaway showcase prize early in 2013. Source: 
Madison County Courier (11/30)

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