[dailynews] January 17, 2013

Great Lakes Daily News: January 17, 2013
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Price tag for preventing carp infestation rises
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Millions more dollars will be spent this year on trying to keep Asian Carp and other aquatic invasive species from moving between the Mississippi River and Great Lakes basins. Source: The Superior Daily Telegram (1/17)


Michigan program to resolve water disputes revived
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New legislation signed by Governor Rick Snyder hopes to resolve disputes over Michigan groundwater use before they end up in court. Source: Great Lakes Echo (1/17)


St. Lawrence Seaway digs out from recession
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The St. Lawrence Seaway, and its commerce between Great Lakes ports and countries around the world, got hammered by the recession. Source: North Country Public Radio (1/17)


Satellites reveal scant Great Lakes ice cover
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A composite map of the Great Lakes produced by NOAA’s CoastWatch organization shows near-historic low ice coverage across the region. Source: Great Lakes Echo (1/17)


Duluth icebreaker keeps lake traffic moving in winter
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Believe it or not, there are still ships on the Great Lakes headed for Duluth even though its harbor is clotted with ice. Source: Duluth News Tribune (1/17)


Lake Michigan’s low water levels leading to higher prices
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The water is five-feet lower than usual and that’s causing problems for companies that use ships to transport food and other products over the water. Source: Fox 59- Indianapolis, Ind. (1/16)


Michigan man catches giant goldfish in local lake
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Michigan fisherman Mike Martin caught a giant goldfish in a lake near Saint Clair, Michigan. Source: ABC 7- Los Angeles, Ca. (1/16)


Long-term harbor plans begin in Saugatuck, Douglas
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The tight timetable for dredging in Kalamazoo Harbor, Mich., just got a little tighter after a decision on how to spend $60,000 was put off a week. Source: The Holland Sentinel (1/16)


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