[dailynews] December 11, 2012

Great Lakes Daily News: December 11, 2012
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Fiscal cliff could dump sewage into Great Lakes
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As the fiscal cliff approaches, cuts to important federally funded or 
supported programs that help improve sewer systems are at risk of being 
heavily cut. Such cuts would negatively impact the water quality in the 
Great Lakes and cut funding for jobs. Source: Great Lakes Echo (12/11)


NY water regulations raise concerns about fracking
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New York's Department of Environmental Conservation appears to be nearing 
the end of its four-year hydrofracking review. Source: North Country Public 
Radio (12/11)


Piledriving project a 'significant step' in Randle Reef cleanup
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A structural test project that will dig deep for data to help in the 
development of the proposed Randle Reef remediation project has begun on the 
site of the contamination in Hamilton Harbour, Ont. Source: The Hamilton 
Spectator (12/11)


Enbridge pipeline to Superior will go ahead
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Enbridge Energy has notified stockholders that it will proceed with a $2.5 
billion pipeline expansion running 600 miles from the booming Bakken oil 
fields in northwestern North Dakota to its Superior, Wis., terminal. Source: 
Duluth News Tribune (12/11)


Scientists track potential Great Lakes invaders with searchable watchlist
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Scientists and government officials have their eyes on a watchlist of 53 
species that are most likely to become established in the Great Lakes region 
if they get in. Source: Michigan Radio (12/11)


Port of Cleveland readies to welcome the new generation of Great Lakes 
freighters
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The Federal Statsuki is the first of many new freighters that will sail 
through the Great Lakes, to the excitement of many. The new ships are 
cleaner, more efficient, and represent a significant investment in shipping 
in the region. Source: The Plain Dealer (12/10)


Falling Lake Michigan water levels could lead to rising pollution
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If the Lake Michigan water level drops another six inches, the locks in and 
out of the Chicago River will have to be closed to keep polluted water out, 
federal officials said on Monday. Source: CBS-TV - Chicago, IL (12/10)


Twin Ports businesses rely on services to salties
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A 2011 study found that Twin Ports maritime commerce supports more than 
11,500 jobs in Minnesota and Wisconsin, generated $1.5 billion in direct 
business revenue, $156 million in state and federal taxes, and more than 
$545 million in wages and salaries. Source: Duluth News Tribune (12/10)


Presbyterian Camp on Lake Michigan set for $10 million sale to Saugatuck 
developer
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The sale of the historic Presbyterian Camp on Lake Michigan in Saugatuck, 
Mich., to a home developer could be a done deal by next Tuesday. The land 
includes beach frontage, dunes and campgrounds amongst rolling forested 
land. Source: MLive (12/7)

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