[dailynews] February 14, 2013

Great Lakes Daily News: February 14, 2013
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Is climate change occurring in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan?
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Environmentalists at a public forum in Marquette,Mich., developed a plan they believe will help the Upper Peninsula adapt to the changes. Source: WLUC TV6- Negaunee, Mich. (2/14)


Students compete in Great Lakes Bowl
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This year’s Great Lakes regional competition was held Feb. 9 at the University of Michigan. The winning team was Greenhills High School from Ann Arbor, Mich. Greenhills students will head to Milwaukee this April to compete in the national finals. Source: Great Lakes Echo (2/14)


Michigan harbors could get state money for dredging
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Caseville, Harbor Beach and Port Austin are among 49 communities in Michigan that will benefit from emergency dredging funds this year under an emergency dredging plan developed by state officials in response to declining Great Lakes water levels. Source: Huron Daily Tribune (2/14)


Merging bridge authorities is found worthy of study
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The merger of Western New York’s two bridge authorities is worthy of further study, a state commission found this week. Source: The Buffalo News (2/14)


Great Lakes shipping industry rebounding from recession
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The shipping industry in the Great Lakes region is recovering from the extreme lows experienced in 2009, according to a report released by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration. Source: WDIV – Detroit, Mich. (2/13)


Xcel Energy denies causing park air pollution
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Xcel Energy Inc. has gone to court defending its large coal-fired generating plant in Becker, Minn., against claims that its emissions harm visibility in Minnesota and Michigan national parks. Source: Star Tribune (2/13)


Province knew about health effects from turbines
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Documents released through a Freedom of Information request reveal the Ontario government was aware of adverse health effects caused by industrial wind turbines as far back as 2006. Source: Niagarathisweek.com (2/13)


Great Lakes surfing, Superior style
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It seems impossible, but on Lake Superior there's a thriving scene of about 50 surfers who brave the frigid water for waves they swear can compare to some of the best surfing in Hawaii or California. Source: Minnesota Public Radio (2/13)


Flagship Niagara League creates new scholarship fund
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The Flagship Niagara League has created a new scholarship opportunity for people who wish to sail aboard the U.S. Brig Niagara as trainees or apprentices. Source: Erie Times-News (2/10)


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