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Great Lakes Daily News: 25 August 2006
A collaborative project of the Great Lakes Information Network and the Great
Lakes Radio Consortium.

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Short-term burns have lasting impact on habitat
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At Seney National Wildlife Refuge in Michigan's Upper Penninsula, intentionally ignited fires regenerate wildlife habitat and reduce built-up organic fuel loads on the forest floor after a 90-year history of wildfire suppression in the area. Source: Traverse City Record-Eagle (8/25)


Taft visits Ohio's purchases for Lake Erie islands parks
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New state parkland on Ohio's Lake Erie islands is one piece of a broader vision for recreation and ecotourism in Lake Erie. Source: The Toledo Blade (8/25)


Rochester mayor explores other ferry bids
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It's been more than three months since the city of Rochester announced the sale of its fast ferry to Euroferries, Ltd., but the deal has not closed. Source: WHAM-TV (8/25)


Lake Huron conference underlines progress on cleanup
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Acrimony will be replaced by co-operation as cottagers, farmers and politicians gather this weekend to talk about how to improve the health of Lake Huron. Source: The Kitchener Record (8/25)


A little resort on a big lake
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Located on a lustrous stretch of beach on Lake Michigan's west coast, the village of Saugatuck is a laid-back, upscale resort community with a tolerant attitude. Source: The New York Times (8/25)


Commercial fishermen plan to sue MDNR
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A Minnesota Department of Natural Resources decision last month not to expand commercial fishing of lake trout has commercial fishermen on Lake Superior thinking about a lawsuit. Source: Cook County News-Herald (8/24)


Sault. Ste. Marie engineer denies source of sewage
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The director of engineering services for Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario is issuing an open invitation to inspect the city's sewage plant to those who blame it for fouling the waters of the St. Mary's River. Source: Sault Ste. Marie Evening News (8/24)


Secrets of deep lure treasure seekers
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Members of the Michigan Shipwreck Research Associates are preparing to unveil their latest discovery -- the wreck of the Hennepin, a wood-hulled steamer that plummeted to her demise 79 years ago in Lake Michigan. Source: The Kalamazoo Gazette (8/24)


Linking atmospheric mercury to fish advisories
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A newly published study suggests that reducing the amount of mercury that rains down on lakes also decreases the production of methylmercury, a toxic organic form of mercury that accumulates in fish. Source: Environmental Science and Technology (8/23)


Company with Muskegon ties buys three freighters
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The company that once operated vessels well-known in Michigan like the S.S. Milwaukee Clipper, the S.S. Aquarama and the car ferry Highway 16 has purchased three large Great Lakes freighters. Source: Muskegon Chronicle (8/21)


Climate change having impact?
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Climate change may be affecting water levels in the Great Lakes, but other factors such as the ongoing rebound of the land from the glaciers may also have an effect. Source: Traverse City Record-Eagle (8/21)


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