[dailynews] January 15, 2013

Great Lakes Daily News: January 15, 2013
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'Free lunch' to halt at city's Skyway Marina
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Boaters looking this summer for free mooring at the Toledo Skyway Marina in East Toledo could be out of luck with the new proposal to hire a dockmaster and make the marina self-sustaining. Source: Toledo Blade (1/15)


Report invasive species on your smartphone
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Smartphone owners can report invasive species sightings using an application by the Midwest Invasive Species Information Network. Source: Great Lakes Echo (1/15)


Ogdensburg funds additional Shade Roller pollution investigation
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The City Council authorized more expenditures to study pollution on the former Standard Shade Roller site along the St. Lawrence River, but not before some members vented their frustration over the pace and the cost of waterfront development. Source: Watertown Daily Times (1/15)


City sewage sludge's use, impact debated
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The impacts of the storage and various uses of sewage sludge, especially on the water quality of Lake Erie and Maumee Bay, are a contentious topic. Source: The Toledo Blade (1/14)


Seeking volunteer lighthouse keepers to run lakeshore lighthouses
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Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association (SPLKA) is seeking volunteer lighthouse keepers to operate its four historic structures. Source: White Lake Beacon (1/14)


Regional sewer district brings millions in grants to local preservation projects
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The Northeast Ohio Sewer District has awarded over $150 million for restoration projects since 2000 that have improved both water and recreational resources. Source: The Plain Dealer (1/13)


Offshore wind: enormous potential, huge challenges
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There are many benefits to offshore wind, e.g. energy production is closer to load centers; however, designing turbines that can withstand the marine environment is an engineering challenge. Source: Forbes (1/11)


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