Tag: Lake Erie
Is asthma in northwest Ohio due to the Lake Erie algal bloom?
Airborne toxins from the annual harmful algal bloom on Lake Erie are the subject of two studies by researchers at the University of Toledo. The studies are the first of […]
PFBC opens new research facility in Erie to help study lake
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) opened a new research facility for local biologists to conduct proper lab testing on Lake Erie’s native species and learn more about them. […]
Sewer District proposes a fix to combined sewage overflows that shut down Edgewater Beach 3 times this summer
The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District is studying how to prevent the release of untreated water and sewage into Lake Erie which occurred three times this summer at the waters […]
Lake Erie island lab celebrates 100 years of biological science
The Ohio State University and Ohio Sea Grant program are celebrating the 100-year anniversary of the Franz Theodore Stone Laboratory through an open house this weekend. The lab, which moved […]
Lake Erie’s algal bloom shrinks, but toxin levels remain a concern
Lake Erie’s cyanobacteria bloom has shrunk to an area of approximately 300 square miles, but officials continue to warn that the water remains toxic and residents should exercise caution. Read […]