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Lake Erie is recording sweltering water temperatures this summer. What does it mean long-term?

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Lake Erie is starting to resemble a giant bathtub. Last week, the western basin of the Great Lake recorded a surface temperature of 29 degrees Celsius—a staggering number considering Ontario’s … Continued

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Toxic algae blooms are lasting longer in Lake Erie − why that’s a worry for people and pets

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Toxic algae blooms are lasting longer in Lake Erie − why that’s a worry for people and pets

By Gregory J. Dick, University of Michigan

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Federal scientists released their annual forecast for Lake Erie’s harmful algal blooms on June 26, 2025, and they expect a mild to moderate season.

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For the first time in a decade almost all of the Great Lakes’ water levels are below average. Here’s why

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Cottage owners on the Great Lakes may notice a change in the waterbodies this spring. A report from Environment Canada says that all the Great Lakes’ water levels, except Erie, … Continued

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