[dailynews] December 7, 2012

Great Lakes Daily News: December 7, 2012
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Lake Michigan and Lake Huron water levels; where is our water going?
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If you've been to the water's edge at Lake Michigan and Lake Huron lately, 
you've noticed the water level is way down. In fact, the U.S. Army Corps of 
Engineers says that as of Dec. 5 the lake level is tied with its lowest 
level ever for this date, recorded in 1964. Source: MLive (12/7)


COMMENTARY: Will Michigan's Snyder lead Great Lakes governors out of 
environmental doldrums?
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Michigan Governor Snyder's new role as a co-chair of the Council of Great 
Lakes Governors gives hope that he will lead the Great Lakes Governors to 
take more action on environmental issues, including Asian carp. Source: 
Great Lakes Echo (12/7)


7 salvage yards earn praise for their anti-pollution efforts
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Toledo Mayor Mike Bell and the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of 
Governments on Thursday honored seven auto salvage yards operating near the 
Ottawa River for their efforts to keep the waterway clean and protected from 
contaminants. Source: The Toledo Blade (12/7)


Share your ideas for mining discussion with Lake Superior Binational Forum
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The Lake Superior Binational Forum offers its third and final public meeting 
on March 15 at the Mesabi Range Community and Technical College in Virginia, 
Minn. The focus is on how nonferrous mining operations may impact the 
economies and environment of the Lake Superior basin. Source: The Superior 
Daily Telegram (12/7)


Niagara River back from the brink
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A quarter century after serious cleanup efforts of the Niagara River got 
underway, much headway has been made in reducing pollution levels in the 
vital waterway, however, many challenges remain. Source: Niagara This Week 
(12/6)


Greece awarded grant from the U.S. Forest Service
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The U.S. Forest Service has awarded the town of Greece, NY, with a $77,958 
grant to plant trees as part of its Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. 
Source: Greece Post (12/6)


COMMENTARY: Plastic floating in Lake Superior
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The recent discovery of high densities of plastic in the Great Lakes 
highlights the need for greater recycling and reuse of trash within 
Minnesota. Source: The Star Tribune (12/6)


Steel projects helping boost region's environmental profile
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Steps that ArcelorMittal, a large steel producer, and other companies have 
taken in Northwest Indiana have led to dramatic improvements in water 
quality in the region. Source: The Northwest Indiana Times (12/6)


Marysville wrapping up riverside gift
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The shoreline restoration project in Marysville is a treat for people and 
fish. After four months of work, the 1,800-foot project along River Road 
boasts wide, paved sidewalks, a 480-foot boardwalk that juts over the water 
and new fish-spawn habitat in the St. Clair River. Source: The Times Herald 
(12/4)


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