[dailynews] December 21, 2012

Great Lakes Daily News: December 21, 2012
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State wants Presque Isle Bay removed from pollution list
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Many of the brown bullhead catfish swimming in Erie's Presque Isle Bay still 
get cancerous tumors and blood-red lesions, but the state Department of 
Environmental Protection wants to remove the bay from an international 
listing of places impaired by pollution. Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 
(12/21)


Hamilton's McKeil Marine floating on a wave of momentum
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Marine transportation by companies like McKeil Marine are getting more 
attention and business as more and more people realize the economic and 
environmental benefits--a single barge can replace the capacity of 400 
trucks or 111 rail cars. Source: The Hamilton Spectator (12/21)


NY agency stocks herring into Lake Ontario
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State wildlife biologists are stocking native herring in Lake Ontario near 
Rochester this week to diversify the prey fish community and add stability 
to the Lake's ecosystem. Source: The Associated Press (12/21)


MSU lifts fishing ban for portion of Red Cedar
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Michigan State University is opening a portion of the Red Cedar River for 
fishing-the hope is that it will improve the river's reputation, create 
opportunities for students and open up possibilities for collaborative work 
with conservation groups. Source: Lansing State Journal (12/21)


Asian carp seizure at Ambassador Bridge sees U.S. company fined $30,000
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An Indiana company pleaded guilty Thursday in Windsor of possessing live 
invasive Asian carp and has been fined $30,000. Source: The Windsor Star 
(12/20)


Huge Asian carp from Humboldt Park Lagoon take up residence at the Shedd 
Aquarium
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Three Asian carp caught in the Humboldt Park Lagoon have joined the display 
of invasive species at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium. Source: WBEZ Chicago Public 
Radio (12/20)


Port of Green Bay shipping down 12%
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A brisk start to the 2012 shipping season on the Great Lakes has seen a 
slowdown through the closing months of the year, but there's roughly a month 
of shipping left before the locks at Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., close for the 
season. Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette (12/20)


COMMENTARY: Twelve days of aquatic invasive species Christmas
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Tim Campbell, of WI Sea Grant, is spreading holiday cheer and aquatic 
invasive species awareness by combining the classic holiday tune with AIS 
education. Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (12/19)


Residents urge IDEM to conduct thorough review of pipeline project's permits
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There may be a growing chorus of Northwest Indiana residents who are 
frustrated about a proposal from Enbridge Energy LP to build a new oil 
pipeline adjacent to an existing one that spans four Indiana counties. 
Source: The Northwest Indiana Times (12/18)


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