Tag: Lake Erie
Waterspout outbreak continues over Great Lakes with rare ‘sextuplet’ funnels spotted
A rare “sextuplet” waterspout formation – six funnels snaking between the clouds and the water’s surface – was spotted on Lake Erie on Tuesday off Long Point, Ontario. Read the […]
Detroit River-based program aims to foster stewardship through community connection
By Anna Barnes
The Detroit River serves as an important geographic feature, connecting lakes St. Clair and Erie and creating a natural border between the U.S. and Canada. Despite its physical prominence in Detroit, its rich cultural significance is lost among many community residents. Programs are underway to address that disconnect.
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Why midges are suddenly back in Northeast Ohio
A fresh wave of midges — tiny, non-biting insects — has swarmed parts of Northeast Ohio this week, creating a rare sight for mid-October. Ohio Department of Natural Resources officials […]
Bill would outlaw oil, gas drilling under Lake Erie and Ohio public lands
Ohio state lawmakers are proposing legislation to ban oil and gas drilling under Lake Erie. While federal law currently prohibits drilling under the Great Lakes, the bill’s sponsors say the […]
Once threatened Lake Erie water snake hunts invasive fish. See viral Kelleys Island video
Recovery efforts have delisted the once threatened Lake Erie water snake, a native of the Great Lakes islands. The species can grow up to 3.5 feet long and their favorite […]