Tag: lakes
Invasive sea lamprey declining as control efforts in the Great Lakes resume
Sea lamprey are an invasive species that feed on the blood and bodily fluids of fish. Their numbers in the Great Lakes rose during the COVID-19 pandemic but have dropped to pre-pandemic levels, according to a report….
What’s pancake ice? ‘Frazil’ leads to this unusual formation
Like frozen lily pads, Michigan’s Great Lakes and inland water bodies, can form what’s known as “pancake ice” under the right frosty conditions. Read the full story by Detroit Free […]
Peters’ bipartisan bill to bolster Great Lakes fishery becomes law
Bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Jon Husted to enhance Great Lakes fishery research and management efforts has been signed into law. The act reauthorizes funding for […]
Ohio EPA considers allowing data centers to dump wastewater into local streams and lakes
A proposed Ohio Environmental Protection Agency permit would allow data centers to release wastewater into Ohio’s lakes and streams. If approved, a five-year permit would allow certain data centers to […]
How changing winters are affecting fish in the Great Lakes
Warmer winters are reshaping Wisconsin’s ice season, impacting fish populations in the Great Lakes. Read the full story by WLUK-TV – Green Bay, WI.