Tag: Lake Erie
Ohio EPA seeks to become a defendant in Lake Erie case, as well
Less than a month after agricultural groups sought to join a landmark case that could affect how western Lake Erie is managed, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has filed […]
Great Lakes most unwanted: Top 10 invasive species
Long after the Halloween season has ended, some of the Great Lakes’ most infamous invasive species remain a scary sight: blood-sucking parasites with suction-cup mouths, thousands of rotting fish carcasses washed ashore and sharp mussel shells that puncture the feet of unsuspecting beachgoers.
At least 188 nonnative aquatic species have been introduced to the Great Lakes, and over a third have become invasive, meaning they can have negative health, ecological and socioeconomic impacts when introduced to new ecosystems.
Researchers in a lab near Lake Erie study how toxic algae can damage health – Great Lakes Commission
University of Toledo researchers hope to better understand how harmful algal bloom toxins affect people, especially those with health conditions like asthma. Read the full story by The Associated Press.
On Lake Erie, getting rid of problem algae starts with giving it less food – Great Lakes Commission
Nutrient runoff from agricultural fields accounts for about 80% of the nutrients that flow into Lake Erie. Farmers are working to minimize impacts by applying fertilizer pellets beneath the soil […]
Driver rescued after vehicle goes over cliff: Police
The 27-year-old St. Thomas driver of a vehicle that police say went over Hawk Cliff on Lake Erie is being treated for serious injuries that aren’t considered life-threatening. Emergency crews responded to a call about 6 p.m. Tuesday at the end of Hawk Cliff Road in Central Elgin, east of Port Stanley, where a vehicle […]