[dailynews] April 4, 2013

Great Lakes Daily News: April 4, 2013
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Report: Asian carp may have reached Great Lakes
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At least some Asian carp probably have found their way into the Great Lakes, 
but there's still time to stop the dreaded invaders from becoming 
established,  according to a scientific report released Thursday. Source: 
The Associated Press (4/4)


Dredging can churn up historical contaminants
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Dredging may be a solution to Great Lakes low water, but it can also lead to 
contaminated sediments re-merging into the water. Source: Great Lakes Echo 
(4/4)


Local man's salmon research used by DNR to stock Mich. lakes
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Research being done by a Cadillac native and Michigan State University 
graduate student is changing the way Chinook salmon are stocked in Michigan 
waters. Source: The Cadillac News (4/4)


The great carp invasion
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A voracious, fast-breeding fish threatens Great Lakes fisheries. What can be 
done to stop them? Source: Artvoice (4/4)


COMMENTARY: State Sen. Nofs says fracking in Michigan is regulated and safe
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Mich. Sen. Mike Nofs says we do not have to choose between our environment 
and the good paying jobs and tremendous economic benefits that come along 
with natural gas production. Source: MLive (4/4)


Great Lakes water levels: A major piece of low water levels explained
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Water levels in the Great Lakes are like a puzzle with many pieces. The 
bottom line is that if water levels are going down, there is an imbalance 
between how much water is going in and how much is going out. Source: MLive 
(4/4)


Worried residents take action to find out if petcoke on Detroit riverbank is 
harmful
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Huge black mounds of petroleum coke that are piled up on the Detroit 
riverfront have residents worried about potential health risks. Test results 
on the petroleum coke are pending. Source: WXYZ-TV - Detroit, MI (4/3)


Fate of Great Lakes water and energy are linked
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The dependent relationship between energy and water is important, but in a 
water-rich state like Michigan, it's easy to overlook. Source: Great Lakes 
Echo (4/3)


A lakefront landing strip for migrating birds
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The Chicago Park District is working to restore native habitat for migratory 
songbirds along a 2.2 mile strip of land along Lake Michigan. Source: 
Chicago Public Media (4/2)

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