[dailynews] February 8, 2013

Great Lakes Daily News: February 8, 2013
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Biologists use tags to track Lake Michigan salmon
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Indiana biologists are using microscopic tags to track the movement and 
lives of Chinook salmon in Lake Michigan and its tributaries. Source: The 
Associated Press (2/8)


Documentary examines Great Lakes through an icy lens
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The shaping of the Great Lakes' geographic, economic and cultural history by 
ice is revealed in a documentary set to be finished in late April. Source: 
Great Lakes Echo (2/8)


Lake Erie could freeze over in 2013
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Lake Erie, the shallowest of the Great Lakes, is also the one most likely to 
be covered with ice. But it doesn't happen most years. Source: Erie 
Times-News (2/8)


Low water in Lake Michigan cause for concern
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Scientists say the record low water level of Lake Michigan could mean 
problems for wildlife. Other people who watch the lake for recreation say 
they're worried about the long-term health of the water body. Source: 
Superior Telegram (2/8)


EDITORIAL: Mother Nature needs to be kinder to the Great Lakes
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The consequences of the unusually dry and warm winter in 2012, followed by a 
hot and dry summer, are being felt this year as water levels on Lake 
Michigan and Lake Huron have reached record lows. Source: Midland Daily News 
(2/8)


Mayors unite to solve Georgian Bay crisis
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There's no question Georgian Bay's water level is dropping, but what can be 
done about it? Mayors representing communities all across the Georgian Bay 
area came together Wednesday to answer that question. Source: 
CottageCountryNow (2/8)


Business suffers as Great Lakes hit record low water levels
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People who depend on the Great Lakes to make a living are struggling as 
Huron and Michigan hit their lowest water levels ever recorded. Source: 
Toronto Sun (2/6)


Spring fishing on Lake Ontario: A mixed bag that's hard to beat
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Anglers who enjoy targeting fish that are measured in pounds rather than 
inches have long known that Lake Ontario in New York is the Northeast's 
premier destination for battling trophy-sized trout and salmon. Source: The 
Express-Times (2/4)

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