[dailynews] March 18, 2013

Great Lakes Daily News: March 18, 2013
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COMMENTARY: White smoke and Great Lakes: Does new pope bring new hope?
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Having a new pope identify himself with St. Francis of Assisi is a very intriguing development and should be welcomed as good news. Source: Great Lakes Echo (3/18)


Enbridge seeks to pipe more Canada oil to Superior
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Canada-based Enbridge wants to boost its capacity from between 450,000 and 500,000 barrels a day to 570,000 a day. In a second phase, Enbridge is seeking to ship up to 880,000 barrels daily. Source: Duluth News Tribune (3/18)


Low water levels bedevil Great Lakes harbors
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Inaccessible harbors mean trouble for marinas, restaurants, resorts and almost every other business in waterfront towns and commercial shippers must lighten their loads, increasing costs for their customers and consumers. Source: USA Today (3/17)


Cudahy's vision for Milwaukee lakefront taking shape
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For Cudahy, whose projects include the lakefront Discovery World science museum and nearby Harbor House restaurant, it's satisfying, although a bit surprising, to see things happen so quickly. Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (3/17)


Challenges to iron-ore mine likely to wind up in Wisconsin Supreme Court
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Gov. Scott Walker and his fellow Republicans recently approved a law to ease regulations in hopes of drawing an iron-ore operation to Iron and Ashland counties. Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (3/17)


The mystery of the migrating fishes: Investigating clues for Great Lakes conservation efforts
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Of the diverse organisms inhabiting freshwater systems, fishes are familiar to scientists and laypeople alike. They can also serve as effective indicators of ecosystem health. Source: National Geographic (3/15)


COMMENTARY: Great Lakes Inc. - A corporate subsidiary?
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Desperate for a way to toss off the rust belt image, business has begun to market the region's water abundance -as if a business in water-challenged Atlanta doesn't know that Milwaukee and Cleveland have water. Source: Great Lakes Echo (3/15)


Port Huron unveils possibilities for Lakeside Park
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A gazebo with benches and pavilions in two locations will also provide areas to not only sit and look out at Lake Huron, but also create areas in the park for community groups to hold special events. Source: The Voice (3/15)


National Park Service program promotes paddling on Lake Erie, Cuyahoga River as a way to connect with nature
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Few paddlers think about testing the wide waters of Lake Erie or cruising the Cuyahoga River, but they are key elements of new initiatives by the National Park Service to connect Ohioans with nature. Source: The Plain Dealer (3/15)


EPA appoints members of Great Lakes advisory panel
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The Great Lakes Advisory Board will consist of scientists and representatives of advocacy groups, businesses, state and local governments, tribes and other interests. Source: Detroit Free Press (3/14)


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