[dailynews] Great Lakes Videos: March 29, 2013

Great Lakes Videos: March 29, 2013
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Federal loan 'done deal' for downtown river development
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A $100 million federal loan to build an urban playground along the Chicago 
River downtown is a "done deal," outgoing U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray 
LaHood said Thursday. Source: Chicago Tribune (3/29)


Buoys being placed in St. Lawrence Seaway
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Every March, the St. Lawrence Seaway sends a crew out in the water with tug 
boats and a barge to restore the navigation buoys along the shipping 
channel. Source: YNN - Syracuse, NY (3/27)


Videographer captures northern Michigan winter
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A Michigan videographer's odyssey took him to the Eben Ice Caves near 
Marquette, Mich. and then to Lake Superior's coast to film ice floating on 
rolling waves. Source: Great Lakes Echo (3/26)


Time-lapse video: Superior-bound Paul R. Tregurtha passes through Soo Locks
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A time lapse video shows the Paul R. Tregurtha becoming the first ship of 
the season to pass through the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. 
Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (3/25)


State wants input on one of Great Lakes' largest wetland areas
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The Wis. Dept. of Natural Resources is asking for input on how to protect 
and preserve land which encompasses more than 10,000 acres along the Bay of 
Green Bay's west shore. Source: WBAY-TV - Green Bay, WI (3/26)


First ferry to go to Mackinac Island today
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A sign that spring is upon us: even though it's still snow covered in 
Northern Michigan, the first ferry to Mackinac Island has left port. Source: 
MLive (3/26)


Funding cut jeopardizes beach testing
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The future of beach testing is uncertain this year. The Environmental 
Protection Agency yanked funds for the program, but local groups in Door 
County, Wis., are trying to continue this important work.  Source: WLUK-TV - 
Green Bay, WI (3/23)