[dailynews] February 18, 2013

Great Lakes Daily News: February 18, 2013
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Erie Port Authority to dredge boat launch, marina
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The Erie-Western Pennsylvania Port Authority plans to dredge the entrance to 
Lampe Marina and the foot of the East Avenue Boat Launch in Erie, Penn., as 
early as March. Source: Erie Times-News (2/18)


Great Lakes shipping industry sees increased cargo levels
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As industrial operations across the country spring back to life after the 
recession, the Great Lakes shipping industry has seen an uptick in cargo 
levels. Source: The Detroit News (2/17)


Seaway Trail to install War of 1812 signs on bayfront
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The bicentennial anniversary of the War of 1812 has inspired a nonprofit 
organization to tell the story of Lake Erie's history in a new way. Source: 
Erie Times-News (2/17)


Lake Ontario still wide open and warmer than average
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Up until a few days ago, with the exception of the shallower Lake Erie, 
every one of the Great Lakes has been running warmer than the long term 
average. Source: The Syracuse Post-Standard (2/16)


Mayors urge action on low water in Lakes Michigan, Huron
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As Lakes Michigan and Huron continue to drop to uncharted low levels, the 
region's mayors are upping the pressure for the U.S. and Canadian 
governments to do something about it. Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 
(2/15)


Cruise ship visit to Saugatuck in jeopardy due to low water levels
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The second season of a cruise ship's visit to Saugatuck, Mich., could be in 
jeopardy due to low water levels. The Yorktown is scheduled to visit the 
city seven times this year. Source: The Holland Sentinel (2/15)


Marsh restoration brings long-missing birds, plants home again
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The restoration of a southeast Michigan marsh has already returned rare 
plants and birds to a Lake St. Clair park. Source: Great Lakes Echo (2/14)


COMMENTARY: Mining plan would hurt vital wetlands
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Since Wisconsin appears poised to ignore the advice of wetlands experts on 
the probable outcome of mining in the Penokees, it might yet fall to the 
Native Americans to stand as a final barrier to protect this precious 
natural resource. Source: The Courier Life News (2/13)


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