Mild Year for Lake Erie algae blooms
Western Lake Erie algae blooms were mild this year, especially when compared to previous years, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says in a new analysis. That’s good news, because the blooms can cause sickness in people and animals. NOAA says that areas of scum were “fewer, less dense, and less toxic in 2016 than in either 2014 or 2015.” The severity […]
LISTEN: Great Lakes Today on toxic fish in the immigrant community
Photo by Georgie Pauwels (Creative Common License) We love this short radio piece from our friends at Great Lakes Today that follows the efforts of organizations on the ground in Buffalo, New York as they reach out to the diverse population who fish there to educate them on the dangers of contamination consumption. Contaminated fish aren’t just an issue in […]
Hero Goats: Ottawa Parks in Michigan hires goat herd to fight invasive species
In the Great Lakes basin we’re battling a constant influx of invasive species that threaten the well being of our native flora and fauna. They throw our ecosystem out of whack, and can do tremendous environmental, financial and even direct physical harm. Innovate approaches to the fight against these species are needed. Biologist Melanie Manion, Natural Resources Management Supervisor for […]
Push back against the Waukesha diversion: An Interview with GLSLCI Executive Director Dave Ullrich
In August we shared the news that members of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, a group comprised of over 120 U.S. and Canadian mayors, have come forward in opposition to the decision of Great Lakes Governors to approve Waukesha, Wisconsin’s request to divert Lake Michigan water into their water system. Last week, here on our blog, we posted […]
Climate change threatens the migratory patterns of birds in the Great Lakes: A radio story from Great Lakes Today
A note from the editor: Our friends at Great Lakes Today produce compelling, original audio coverage of issues effecting the Great Lakes. This recent piece of theirs about the effect of climate change on migratory birds resonated with us here at the Great Lakes Bureau in particular because, anecdotally, we’ve noticed similar patterns in our work around the lakes. For instance: we’ve […]