Tag: Ohio
Restoring sturgeon to the Cuyahoga River: Round 2
Another round of sturgeon stocking is planned for the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland, Ohio, this Saturday as state, local and federal agencies continue their effort to return the once-native Lake Erie fish […]
Lake Erie walleye are booming. Yellow perch are a different story
Fisheries managers in Michigan and Ohio say Lake Erie’s walleye population is enjoying a historic run. However, yellow perch numbers have fallen badly enough in parts of the lake that […]
Historical forest biodiversity changes conservation efforts
By Akia Thrower
A recent study uncovers the changes within historical tree biodiversity hotspots, which has implications for new conservation efforts in forested areas of concern.
How scientists predict Lake Erie’s harmful algal blooms months before they appear
By Julia Roeder
Scientists can begin predicting algal blooms weeks before they become visible in the spring.
In the fight against Lake Erie algal blooms, improved farming practices are turning the tide
The tide is turning against harmful algal blooms on Lake Erie thanks in part to an Ohio program called H2Ohio that encourages farmers to restrict their use of fertilizers. Read […]