Thursday, July 27, 2023
A portion of an algae bloom is shown in Lake Erie in the summer of 2014. (Haraz N. Ghanbari/Associated Press) Despite often being described as smelly and not nice to look at, Eric Hirzel and Matthew Hehn say they find algae blooms helpful when it comes to catching more fish in Lake Erie. Both are longtime charter fishing captainsMonday, July 10, 2023
Harmful algal blooms are forming in some parts of Lake Erie earlier than typical. Satellite images released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA on Wednesday (July 5) show cyanobacterial blooms forming along coastal areas. NOAA satellite images from July 5, 2023 show harmful algal blooms forming in the westernThursday, June 29, 2023
NOAA and its research partners are forecasting that western Lake Erie will experience a smaller-than-average harmful algal bloom (HAB) this summer, which would result in a less severe bloom than 2022. This year’s bloom is expected to measure 3, with a potential range of 2 - 4.5 on the severity index — whereas lastWednesday, June 28, 2023
NIAGARA COUNTY (WIVB) — We’ve seen it look blue, green, brown and all sorts of colors in between. But what’s going on below the surface? The United States and Canada are working together to protect Lake Ontario and learn more about the potential threats it faces. As part of the 2023 Cooperative Science andWednesday, June 21, 2023
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As part of Governor Mike DeWine’s H2Ohio initiative, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources is hosting a contractor expo on Wednesday, July 19. The event will gather leads, grantees, contractors, and others to discuss the priorities and management of H2Ohio’s water quality improvement projects.Tuesday, June 6, 2023
(WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com) — “Clean water, healthy ecosystems & watersheds and vibrant coastal economies.” That’s the work the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) does with a variety of partners to advance science and understanding around topics like aquatic invasive species (AIS) inFriday, May 12, 2023
Charter boat captain Dave Spangler holds a sample of algae from Maumee Bay in Lake Erie in Oregon, Ohio, on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017. Scientists estimate about 85 percent of the Maumee's phosphorus, which promotes algal growth, comes from croplands and livestock operations. (Paul Sancya/AP) The National Oceanic and AtmosphericMonday, May 8, 2023
Cleveland, Ohio – Thanks to a partnership with the binational Council of the Great Lakes Region (CGLR) through the Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup, a joint initiative of CGLR and Canada-based Pollution Probe, as well as generous funding and support provided from Meijer, a midwest retailer, Ohio Sea Grant plans to deploy two litterTuesday, April 18, 2023
The Ontario government is investing nearly $1 million to support Indigenous-led projects and increased collaboration with Indigenous organizations and youth to help protect and restore the Great Lakes. David Piccini, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, made the announcement today at the seventh annual meeting ofFriday, April 14, 2023
The Lake Huron Coastal Centre will hold its biennial conference delving into the coastal sustainability challenges and solutions for Lake Huron in Grand Bend early next month. The Is the Coast Clear? conference will bring environmental professionals, Indigenous communities, government officials and members of the public together
