[dailynews] Great Lakes Videos: January 11, 2013

Great Lakes Videos: January 11, 2013
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Health of Lake Ontario, St. Lawrence River topic of 'Public Eye'
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The health of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River is the topic of 
Friday's Public Eye on WPBS-TV. Source: WWNY TV 7--Watertown, NY (1/11)


News: Coal plant byproduct, if spread on farms, could fight Lake Erie algae
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An Ohio State University scientist says an abundant byproduct from 
coal-burning power plants, if spread on farmers' fields, could help control 
Lake Erie's harmful algal blooms.  Source: The Ohio State University (1/8)


Dredging, the solution to Lake Michigan's record low levels
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A record low Lake Michigan equals problems for large vessels like the ice 
breaker. So, officials have chosen a $750,000 solution -- dredging. Source: 
WBAY-TV - Green Bay, WI (1/7)


Lake Michigan's low levels affecting shipping industry
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The commercial shipping industry is fighting to stay alive as Lake Michigan 
continues to drop to record lows.  Source: WBND-TV - South Bend, IN (1/7)


Lake Erie plastic pollution study
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A new study shows that plastic pollution is a real problem in Lake Erie. 
Scientists think some of the problem can be traced to the breakdown of 
larger pieces of plastic.  Source: WICU-TV - Erie, PA (1/4)