Tag: Great Lakes
Volunteers to greet boaters at lakes in Oneida, Vilas County to educate about AIS – Great Lakes Commission
Volunteers and invasive species prevention partners will be greeting Wisconsin boaters at boat landings from June 26 through July 6. This effort is to educate people about simple clean-up steps […]
A tsunami-like event hit Lake Michigan this week, across from Racine. Yes, you read that right. – Great Lakes Commission
The shore near Holland, Michigan, was recently hit by a meteotsunami, a series of large waves caused by storms moving faster than 35 miles per hour, causing rapid changes in […]
PFAS News Roundup: Ohio train derailment likely spilled PFAS and other chemicals across 16 states, including most Great Lakes | Great Lakes Now
Chemicals like perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were likely spilled after the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. A new study analyzing rain and snow samples from northern Wisconsin to North Carolina and Maine found the highest levels of pH and certain compounds recorded over the last 10 years. This study proves that the various chemicals spilled did not just negatively impact local residents but spread across 540,000 square miles through 16 other states — which includes a third of the U.S.
From waters to table: the story of the Great Lakes whitefish – Great Lakes Commission
Whitefish, a pale, silvery and green-brown freshwater fish, is native to the Great Lakes Basin and a staple in the community, food, and culture of Indigenous Nations surrounding the Great […]
Conneaut Port Authority receives grant for invasive species management – Great Lakes Commission
The Conneaut Port Authority has been awarded $10,850 to manage Phragmites, an invasive grass species that can quickly become the dominant species in a variety of wet habitats. The grant […]