Tag: Lake Ontario
Thousands of Atlantic salmon released into Irondequoit Creek
The Fish Hatchery at Powder Mills Park in Pittsford, New York, released thousands of Atlantic salmon into Irondequoit Creek this week as part of an effort to restore the species […]
Nine grants awarded for projects involving Lake Ontario marine sanctuary
The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation announced the recipients of grants through its Sanctuary Community Fund last week. Ideal projects aim to increase conservation efforts and public access, raise awareness about […]
New workshops aim to keep anglers safe and local waterways healthy
As the spring fishing season approaches across Central New York, state researchers and tourism leaders have organized workshops to help boat captains prepare for the tourism season in the months […]
Historically-low water levels on Lac St. Louis to be raised
With no end in sight for historically low water levels in Lac St. Louis and Lake of Two Mountains, plans are being put in place to draw down Lake Ontario […]
The Great Lakes are wasting a massive source of clean energy
Reusing waste heat could help the Great Lakes reduce climate change emissions from heating and cooling buildings. The region has a huge opportunity for energy