[dailynews] January 16, 2013

Great Lakes Daily News: January 16, 2013
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Asian carp barrier: 'Disco,' electric or lock-out?
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Three options appear viable to help stop the advance of Asian carp into 
Minnesota, but after years of talk, disputes remain about how to best halt 
the invasion. Source: Duluth News Tribune (1/16)


2012 broke 160 extreme weather records in Michigan
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When it comes to weather, 2012 was one for the record books as at least 160 
extreme weather records were set in Michigan, according to the Natural 
Resources Defense Council. Source: The Detroit News (1/16)


Lighthouse restoration stalls over location spat
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Efforts to restore a historic Port Clinton lighthouse that once guided 
boaters into the entrance of the Portage River have stalled because the city 
and the lighthouse's owners can't agree on where the structure should be 
relocated. Source: The Toledo Blade (1/16)


Michigan governor to revive water advisory board
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Citing concerns about a changing climate, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder today is 
expected to outline a plan to re-establish an advisory board on water use. 
Source: Great Lakes Echo (1/16)


Iron ore shipments on Great Lakes up slightly in 2012
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The tonnage of iron ore shipped on the Great Lakes during 2012 increased 
slightly from 2011, while the tonnages of coal and limestone decreased. 
Source: Duluth News Tribune (1/16)


County contemplates plan for wetlands
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Douglas County, Wis., is considering a plan to balance wetland restoration 
and the need for development in rural communities. Source: The Superior 
Daily Telegram (1/16)


Army photos of last boat through the Soo Locks mark end of 2012 Great Lakes 
shipping season
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The last boat through the Soo Locks on Tuesday signified the end of the 2012 
shipping season on the Great Lakes, and the beginning of the winter work 
season for shipyards around the region. Source: MLive (1/16)


Museum prepares for centennial of 1913 Great Lakes storm that left more than 
250 dead
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The Great Lakes Storm of 1913 claimed more than 250 lives from Nov. 7 
through Nov. 10, 1913. A century later, the Port Huron Museum in Michigan 
has plans to commemorate the storm's centennial on an international scale. 
Source: Lansing State Journal (1/15)


Waiting for dredging, Great Lakes ports close as water drops
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Shipping companies are making a case to Congress for more money to dredge 
Great Lakes ports and waterways. With water levels near a record low, ports 
are losing the battle against sediment. Source: Wisconsin Public Radio 
(1/15)


Asian carp won't be stopped by commercial fishing
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Dr. Brian Roth of Michigan State University and his colleagues looked at 
areas where the Asian carp are established and whether commercial fishing 
could eradicate them over time. Source: Ludington Daily News (1/14)


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