Tag: Lake Erie
Ohio ag groups want to enter legal battle over Lake Erie...
Ohio agricultural groups, including the Ohio Farm Bureau, intervene in a lawsuit over Lake Erie pollution regulations, aiming to protect small farmers.
Lake Erie’s harmful algal bloom forecast to be moderate in 2024
A wet early spring will likely bring a moderate to above-moderate harmful algal bloom in Lake Erie this year, according to the NOAA annual forecast.
Sea grant research tracks veterinary antibiotics in Lake Erie Watersheds
New Ohio Sea Grant research measured veterinary antibiotics in Lake Erie tributaries and found some medications are prevalent at low concentrations.
State ag leaders discuss water quality
The Ohio Department of Agriculture hosted a discussion with leaders from Indiana and Michigan to improve water quality in the Western Lake Erie Basin.
Lake Erie Coastal Zone receives $268,000 in grants
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection awarded Coastal Zone Grants totaling more than $268,000 to five projects.
Researchers study Lake Erie’s microscopic ecosystems
Ohio Sea Grant researchers spent the past two summers collecting samples across Lake Erie's shoreline to study microbe diversity.
Scientists predict mild harmful algal bloom for Lake Erie this year
Researchers are predicting a mild harmful algal bloom for Lake Erie this year, following a dry spring.
Cleaning up Lake Erie, robot style
Recently, two trash removal devices were purchased to fight against plastics, small pieces of contaminants, and general litter in Lake Erie. One is for the water, and the other is for the sand. The robots are efficient, effective, and environmentally friendly, and they are a valuable tool for cleaning up the lake and other waterways.
The history of the Great Black Swamp on Lake Erie’s western...
The Great Black Swamp has changed drastically over time, from thousands of unsettled acres to an industrial hub and back to a wildlife refuge again.
Pennsylvania funding will protect Lake Erie Coastal Zone
The Pennsylvania DEP announced more than $280,077 will be used to benefit critical habitats and ecosystems along the Lake Erie Coastal Zone.
