Tag: Lake Erie
When in doubt, stay out – Dept. of Health warns of harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie
As warmer weather rolls in, experts advise that swimmers stay on the lookout for potential toxins on the shores of Lake Erie. Read the full story by WJET-TV – Erie, […]
Town opposes lake turbine sitings
The town of Arkwright, New York issued a declaration that many municipalities across western New York have shared in recent months at its most recent meeting. While the end result […]
Environmental forum invites public to discuss issues, economics of Lake Erie
The Pennsylvania Lake Erie Environmental Forum is gathering for the first time in person with the public since the pandemic to discuss beach economics, resiliency and issues regarding invasive species. […]
Ohio Sea Grant gets $50,000 to help marinas get cleaner – Great Lakes Commission
Area marinas might become a little cleaner thanks to a research grant issued by the Ohio Lake Erie Commission. Ohio Sea Grant is getting $49,998
License plate sales to fund Lake Erie watershed projects – Great Lakes Commission
The Ohio Lake Erie Commission recently announced nearly $150,000 in Lake Erie Protection Fund Grants for three projects at the Commission’s meeting last week. The Lake
Scientists use mayflies and walleye as indicators of Lake Erie’s health – Great Lakes Commission
Mayflies and walleyes are species scientists use as an indicator of lake health; good populations of both normally indicate healthy Lake Erie water conditions. Read
E. coli. found at multiple Lake Erie beaches: ODH – Great Lakes Commission
The Ohio Department of Health reported that Multiple Lake Erie beaches in Northeast Ohio were put under a bacteria contamination advisory this week, which indicates
Cenovus invests $100,000 for Great Lakes ice research project – Great Lakes Commission
Cenovus Energy, in partnership with the University of Minnesota-Duluth and the University of Toledo, will invest $100,000 for research on the effects of ice cover
OSU lands $4.9M federal grant to train ‘climate-ready’ workforce along Lake Erie shoreline – Great Lakes Commission
The Biden Administration is providing $60 million for climate-adaptation training to students living in nine ecosystems, including the western Lake Erie shoreline in Ohio. Ohio
Organizations working to keep an invasive, but healthy, species out of Lake Erie – Great Lakes Commission
Both state and federal organizations are working to keep Lake Erie and surrounding streams healthy, but an invasive species called the sea lamprey threatens local