Tag: algae
Farmers question whether Kasich’s executive order is practical
A state legislative committee heard additional testimony this week, on the governor's distressed watershed order.
Task force weighs Ohio’s distressed watershed proposal
A diverse group of experts and stakeholders is weighing the governor's order to designate certain watersheds in distress.
Algal blooms can be threat to small lakes and farm ponds,...
An Ohio State University study finds concerning levels of toxins in water near farm fields.
Working together for a solution
Landowners and producers, along with their soil and water conservation districts, should all stay engaged in improving Western Lake Erie Basin watersheds.
Lake Erie algal forecast less severe
This year's Lake Erie harmful algal bloom is forecast to be smaller than last year, but is still of concern.
Breaking: Kasich signs Lake Erie executive order
Ohio Gov. John Kasich plans to target specific Lake Erie watersheds through an executive order.
Kasich charting new direction on Lake Erie, water quality
After several years of voluntary efforts, the Kasich administration is taking a more regulatory approach to cleaning up the state's waters.
NOAA predicts significant harmful algal bloom
The algae bloom on Lake Erie will likely be more severe this year, although not as severe as in record years.
Bird feces can lead to algal bloom growth
Even a small amount of cormorant feces is enough to produce noticeable changes in the nutrient conditions of the water.
Ohio farmers given nutrient management tools
The Ohio Department of Agriculture announced new tools to help farmers manage nutrients, including a partnership with the National Weather Service.
