Tag: Daily News
Lake Superior diesel spill cleanup complete
The Clyde S. VanEnkevort, an integrated tug and barge, spilled red dye diesel into Lake Superior in Silver Bay, Minnesota, on May 29. The cleanup of nearly 400 gallons of […]
Eight Michigan beaches reopen after E. coli levels drop, one remains closed
Health officials recently closed nine Michigan beaches due to high E. coli levels. Of these, eight beaches are back open and four additional beaches are either closed or under contamination […]
Data of sea lamprey to be collected for wildlife safety
A U.S. Fish and Wildlife assessment crew will conduct a sea lamprey assessment project at the Long Lake outlet in Alpena County, Michigan, this month. The study will estimate the […]
Michigan kills 31,000 Atlantic salmon after they catch disease at hatchery
More than 31,000 Atlantic salmon raised in a Michigan fish hatchery had to be killed after failing to recover from a bacterial kidney disease, officials said Tuesday. The unhealthy fish […]
Drugs, microplastics, forever chemicals a growing concern in Great Lakes
Scientists studying unregulated “emerging contaminants” say Ontario and the federal government need a coordinated plan to protect our water and health. Read the full story by The Narwhal.
Audit finds mix of successes, problems with Great Lakes restoration grants
The federal government’s premiere Great Lakes restoration program, the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, has improved the health of rivers and lakes across the region, but has sometimes overlooked environmental justice […]
Great Lakes and Fresh Water Week celebrates water-wellness connection
This year’s Michigan Great Lakes and Fresh Water Week, which will take place June 1 – June 9, will focus on events and resources related to physical, mental, and spiritual […]
University of Michigan to serve as hub for studying algal blooms on Great Lakes
Researchers at the University of Michigan have received a $6.5 million grant to serve as a hub for studies investigating how climate change is impact on the harmful algal blooms […]
Swim at your own risk: High E. coli count closes seven Michigan beaches
Health officials closed seven Michigan beaches on Friday after water testing showed high levels of E. coli. Read the full story by Bridge Michigan.
Avon Lake council member says power plant is leaking hazardous heavy metals
In Ohio, a city of Avon Lake council member presented at a recent meeting regarding stormwater runoff and allegations of heavy metals leaking into Lake Erie from the ongoing demolition […]