Tag: Lake Erie
Ohio farmers reminded of manure application regs
Farmers and nutrient applicators need to be sure they know current laws and restrictions on manure application, particularly in the Western Lake Erie Basin.
Ohio Farmers Union would support “impaired” designation for Lake Erie
The Ohio Farmers Union set new policy issues related to water quality and nutrients at its state convention.
Pry family promotes conservation with forestry
Located along the headwaters of the Sandusky River, the Pry Family Tree Farm is a family treasure and an important part of conservation.
Perch season on Lake Erie
Although many savvy anglers know that yellow perch can be caught nearly year-round, it's the months of autumn that produce the most, and largest, fish.
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.
There’s an updated guide to Lake Erie shipwrecks
Ohio Sea Grant released an updated version of its Lake Erie Shipwrecks and Maritime Tales brochure, a guide to shipwrecks along the Lake Erie coast.
Michigan releases plan to improve Lake Erie
The plan aims to reduce the amount of phosphorus entering Lake Erie and address low dissolved oxygen in the central basin of Lake Erie.
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.
Ohio farmers put conservation to test
The demonstration farms in northwest Ohio continue to test and demonstrate practices that can improve water quality.
Ohio’s 4R water quality certification expands
Ohio ag retailers are proactive in finding ways to improve water quality, and not just in Lake Erie: 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program expands statewide.
