Thursday, June 10, 2004

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Great Lakes News: 09 June 2004
A collaborative project of the Great Lakes Information Network and the Great
Lakes Radio Consortium.

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Lake views
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Residents from Washburn to Grand Marais have the chance to get out on Lake
Superior and learn from researchers what problems the big lake faces.
Source: Duluth News Tribune (6/9)


Proposed factory sparks concerns
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A proposed factory near Toledo is drawing fire from Michigan regulators and
environmentalists who fear pollutants will harm Lake Erie and degrade
Michigan's air quality. Source: Detroit Free Press (6/9)


Ferry may soon fly U.S. flag
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The Bahamian flag will fly over the stern of the Spirit of Ontario on its
maiden passenger voyage, but that foreign flag may come down soon for an
American one. Source: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (6/9)


Ohio eagle population soars
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It has been another record year in Ohio for bald eagle chicks, despite
spring storms that toppled seven nests. Source: The Akron Beacon Journal
(6/9)


Powerboat race can raise city's prospects
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The Port Huron Offshore Grand Prix will feature high-speed vessels racing
through a five-mile course in Lake Huron north of the Blue Water Bridge.
Source: The Port Huron Times Herald (6/9)


Air pollution may slightly increase SIDS risk
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High levels of common air pollutants may cause a slight increase in the risk
of sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS, new research shows. Source:
Reuters (6/9)


Congressional forum focuses on need to protect Great Lakes
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Some members of Illinois' congressional delegation say the time for studying
the problems of the Great Lakes is over and it's time to act. Source: The
Northwest Indiana Times (6/8)


COMMENTARY: Learn scuba and explore Michigan's underwater world
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More and more, those with a sense of adventure, from 10-year-olds to
octogenarians, have discovered the thrill of exploring a tranquil
environment away from busy schedules and cell phones. Source: Detroit Free
Press (6/8)


Boron found in water wells of Lake Michigan town
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Higher than normal levels of boron have been discovered in the well water of
eight homes in the town along Lake Michigan. Source: WHAS11.com (6/7)


Sleuths hunt pollution source
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Sewer sleuths will be heading back into drains in Warren, Sterling Heights
and St. Clair Shores as early as this week, trying to track down the source
of bacterial pollution that contributed to the closing of Lake St. Clair
beaches in the aftermaths of recent storms. Source: The Detroit News (6/6)

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