Tag: Lake Erie
Lake Erie more than 90% ice covered, but winds pose hazard for fishermen
Lake Erie is more than 90% covered with ice but that doesn’t mean it’s safe to be walking on the frozen water. Conditions are particularly hazardous for fishermen at least […]
Toledo’s community art highlights importance of native plants for safe drinking water
This article was republished here with permission from Great Lakes Echo.
By Clara Lincolnhol, Great Lakes Echo
Toledo, Ohio, has a rich Rust Belt history that influences its present-day culture. Local environmental groups and agencies are turning to public art to teach residents that the area’s natural history is just as important.
Lake Erie ice coverage 91% for first time in 3 years
With the arctic blast at the end of January, the ice coverage on Lake Erie went from nearly 30% to over 80% in just four days. Now, Lake Erie ice […]
OH group wants federal accountability for Lake Erie phosphorus reduction
The Ohio EPA and the U.S. EPA are defendants in a lawsuit arguing the two agencies failed to have an effective plan to prevent dangerous amounts of phosphorus from occupying Lake Erie. […]
Growers hope to tap into Lake Erie
Greenhouse growers would love to tap into Lake Erie directly for water, cutting development charges. Municipal officials say the move would also reduce strain on the municipal water system. Read […]