Tag: Lake Erie
Detecting toxins in the Great Lakes using the power of light
High levels of blue green algae in Lake Erie caused hundreds of thousands of people to temporarily have unavailable drinking water in 2014. A professor from Central Michigan University is […]
HMCS Harry DeWolf, one of Canada’s newest warships, docks in Windsor
More than a hundred naval personnel joined city officials at Ontario’s Windsor riverfront Tuesday morning to greet and honor HMCS Harry DeWolf, one of Canada’s newest naval vessels. Part of […]
On Lake Erie, getting rid of problem algae starts with giving it less food
The phosphorus load, the nutrient that feeds harmful algae, into western Lake Erie is trending downward, but the 40% reduction target has yet to be met consistently. Read the full […]
Funding boost to support ERCA’s Lake Erie and Detroit River projects
Following a significant funding announcement, the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) is set to launch several initiatives to improve the health of Lake Erie and the Detroit River Area of […]
A cold, icy winter would help Presque Isle’s beaches. Why that’s the case
Presque Isle State Park near Erie, Pennsylvania, received about $3 million last year in combined federal and state money for an annual beach sand replenishment project. Ice-free Lake Erie waters […]