[dailynews] January 4, 2013

Great Lakes Daily News: January 4, 2013
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Minnesota DNR recommends Asian carp barrier at Minneapolis
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A barrier using sound, bubbles and flashing lights is the most viable option for deterring Asian carp from moving up the Mississippi River from downtown Minneapolis into other Minnesota streams and lakes. Source: Rockford Register Star (1/4)


COMMENTARY: Great Lakes eye on Wisconsin
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Michigan is the center of attention when it comes to Great Lakes issues, but other states garner focus too. Wisconsin has an opportunity to lead by example but it will require a willingness to think critically and for the long term. Source: Great Lakes Echo (1/4)


Mercury in fish absorbed fast, can decline quickly, too
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Results of a 11-year study show fish quickly absorb mercury, but at the same time, can get rid of it just as fast if mercury emissions drop. Source: The Superior Daily Telegram (1/4)


Low Great Lakes levels predicted for start of 2013 boating season
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers predicts most of the Great Lakes will be well below their historical averages by the time boat covers start coming off in late spring and June. Source: The Detroit News (1/4)


Gas drilling is called safe in New York
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New York's Health Department found that the much-debated drilling technology known as hydrofracking could be conducted safely in New York. Source: The New York Times (1/3)


Sleeping Bear Dunes, Michigan National Lakeshore, could receive federal wilderness protection
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The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill Sunday that would preserve about 32,000 of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore park's 71,187 acres as a wilderness area. Similar legislation is now being considered by the House. Source: The Huffington Post- Detroit (1/2)


After recent ice accidents, officials remind public to be cautious on Michigan lakes this winter
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Authorities issued a public warning to remind people that frigid temperatures don't guarantee that the ice on Michigan lakes is safe. Source: Detroit Free Press (1/1)


Save Our Shoreline partners with Sierra Club to advocate restoration of Lake Huron, Michigan water levels
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Save Our Shoreline announced this week that it is partnering with the Sierra Club and other groups to address restoring water levels in Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. Source: MLive (12/28)


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