[dailynews] February 6, 2013

Great Lakes Daily News: February 6, 2013
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2 Great Lakes hit lowest water level on record
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Two of the Great Lakes have hit their lowest water levels ever recorded, the 
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Tuesday, capping more than a decade of 
below-normal rain and snowfall and higher temperatures that boost 
evaporation. Source: The Associated Press (2/6)


Big crowd reflects worries over water levels
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The potential economic impact of falling Great Lakes water levels demands 
action by the provincial and federal governments, Penetanguishene Mayor 
Gerry Marshall told a public meeting last week. Source: Simcoe Media Group 
(2/6)


Ice forming
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For the second time in two weeks, lake-effect snow bands and frigid 
temperatures have created ice fishing conditions at Presque Isle State Park 
in Erie, Penn. Source: Erie Times-News (2/6)


Feds look at reducing river flow from Lake Huron after levels dip to lowest 
since 1918
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers may take another look at placing structures 
in the St. Clair River to boost water levels in Lakes Huron and Michigan. 
Source: The Associated Press (2/5)


Record low lake levels spark dredging debate
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Water levels in lakes Michigan and Huron dipped to the lowest levels ever 
recorded bringing front and center the need for more dredging in smaller 
harbors and marinas that have not been getting help from the federal 
government - help that used to be there. Source: Michigan Radio (2/5)


Groups seek tough conditions on Enbridge pipeline
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A coalition of environmental groups has pressed Indiana regulators to impose 
tough conditions on Enbridge Energy's plans to replace 50 miles of crude oil 
pipeline near Lake Michigan. Source: The Associated Press (2/5)


Steel production rises 5,000 tons in Great Lakes states
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Raw steel production in the country's Great Lakes region was 657,000 tons in 
the week that ended Saturday, according to estimates from the American Iron 
and Steel Institute. Source: Northwest Indiana Times (2/5)


Eh? Beach photo wins
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Duluthian Mary Amerman's photo of Brighton Beach took the grand prize in 
Lake Superior Magazine's 18th annual Lake Superior Photo Contest. Source: 
Duluth News Tribune (2/5)


Bad River tribal leader: Tribe's input needed on proposed iron ore mine in 
Wisconsin
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The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa took legislators to task last 
week for what the band said was a failure to reach out to tribal leaders and 
discuss a proposed iron ore mine in Northwestern Wisconsin. Source: Duluth 
News Tribune (2/4)

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