[dailynews] January 24, 2013

Great Lakes Daily News: January 24, 2013
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Kaptur asks EPA to examine sludge use in area
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U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur has asked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to 
examine the possible impact of depositing and storing the city of Toledo's 
sewer sludge at Facility 3, the 500-acre, man-made, diked-in area that juts 
into Maumee Bay. Source: The Toledo Blade (1/24)


Lake Erie Management Commission formed to address issues
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In 2012 the Chautauqua County Legislature formed the Lake Erie Management 
Commission to address Lake Erie watershed concerns in the county. Source: 
The Post-Journal (1/24)


Grand Calumet River delivers toxic load to Lake Michigan
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The Grand Calumet has long been known as one of the nation's most polluted 
rivers-it carries materials from overflowing sewers during heavy rains, 
contaminated sediment pulled from the river bottom, industrial run-off and 
contaminated groundwater into Lake Michigan. Source: Great Lakes Echo (1/24)


When in drought: satellites show low Great Lakes groundwater
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The drought plaguing the country continues to sap the groundwater and soil 
water of the Great Lakes region, according to new NASA satellite data. 
Source: Great Lakes Echo (1/24)


As Asian carp migrate north, concerns spreads from Ohio lakes to rivers
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Senators Sherrod Brown(D) and Pat Toomey (R) are introducing a bill that 
would designate the US Fish and Wildlife Service as the lead agency in 
slowing the spread of the invasive carp, and would share information and 
technology among other agencies - and with Congress. Source: WKSU Public 
Radio (1/23)


Brownfields provide opportunity to Duluth
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The city of Duluth is looking at contaminated land in a new light--areas of 
potential development. Source: Northland's NewsCenter (1/23)


Battle continues against non-native plants in EUP
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Invasive plants have established a firm toehold in the Eastern Upper 
Peninsula, according to Cooperative Weed Management Area (CWMA) Coordinator 
Nick Cassel. Source: Sault Ste. Marie Evening News (1/23)


Menomonee River overhaul will improve fish access
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With Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding A steep concrete bed in a 
section of the Menomonee River will be removed this year so that fish from 
Lake Michigan can swim upstream as far as Menomonee Falls, which will 
greatly increase the open areas for spawning. Source: Milwaukee Journal 
Sentinel (1/16)


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