Month: January 2026
Research points to water treatment plants removing significant amounts of microplastics from Lake Erie water
A team of researchers is studying how well water treatment plants are removing microplastics from Lake Erie water, especially smaller nanoplastics, and whether certain treatment configurations work better than others. […]
Hold the salt: The critters in Lake Erie may thank you
The use of rock salt may be critically important when it comes to clearing snow and ice from roads in the winter, but it’s also a growing threat to the […]
New mental health and addictions services support line now available
Brightshores Health System announced the launch of a Mental Health and Addictions Services Navigation Line Friday. The service will connect users with a navigator who will direct callers to a program that suits their needs within the layout of resources and programs currently available. The phone number for the new Mental Health and Addiction Services […]
State awards funding to protect Lake Erie Coastal Zone
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection awarded Coastal Zone Grants totaling more than $268,000 to five projects in Pennsylvania’s northwest region. The grants go toward projects that protect and restore […]
Shelf ice creates dangers on Lake Michigan
Shelf ice develops every winter along the Lake Michigan shoreline. While it may look photogenic, it is quite dangerous, especially with the recent rise in temperatures. Read the full story […]