[dailynews] January 28, 2013

Great Lakes Daily News: January 28, 2013
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The tundra swan is one of the 747s of the waterfowl world
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Tundra swans have been tracked leaving their Atlantic coast wintering 
grounds throughout February and arriving in their Arctic breeding grounds in 
May and June, spending from several days to several weeks in the Lake Erie 
marshes while en route. Source: The Toledo Blade (1/28)


Walleye, yellow perch hatches below average in Lake Erie Western Basin
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Walleye and yellow perch hatches in Lake Erie's Western Basin were below 
average in 2012. The numbers come from the Ohio Department of Natural 
Resources' yearly survey conducted in August. Source: WEWS-TV - Cleveland, 
OH (1/27)


North Shore gravel bars, created by flooding, could cause problems for fish
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Last summer's flooding has created large gravel bars that are blocking the 
mouths of several North Shore streams of Lake Superior, say fisheries 
officials with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Source: Duluth 
News Tribune (1/27)


Great Lakes drain
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As the levels of the Great Lakes continue to recede, some are pointing the 
finger at the St. Clair River as the culprit. Source: Grand Haven Tribune 
(1/26)


Calumet Specialty Products considers Lake Superior crude oil loading dock
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Petroleum refiner Calumet Specialty Products Partners is exploring whether 
to build a crude oil loading dock on Lake Superior. Source: Milwaukee 
Journal Sentinel (1/26)


Project on Lake Michigan birds in full flight
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The Lake Michigan Offshore Waterfowl and Waterbird Survey is documenting 
where and when birds, such as this mixed flock of diving ducks, are found on 
the lake. Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (1/26)


Snyder plans 'emergency' action on Great Lakes harbors
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Gov. Rick Snyder said Friday his administration is developing plans to take 
"emergency" action to deal with Great Lakes harbors plagued by record-low 
water levels. Source: The Detroit News (1/25)


Ruud named to Great Lakes Commission
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Sen. Carrie Ruud, R-Breezy Point, has been appointed to serve in the 
Minnesota delegation of the Great Lakes Commission. Source: Brainerd 
Dispatch (1/25)


Low Great Lakes' water levels threaten South Port Sailing
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Members of the South Port Sailing Club in Tecumseh, Ont., met Thursday night 
to talk about how to salvage the 2013 boating season. Source: CBC - Windsor, 
ON (1/25)


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