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Thursday, 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 last

by: NOAA

tags: Environmental Impact, Great Lakes, Lake Erie, Ohio

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

It's officially Mayfly season. A photo posted by the Interlake Steamship Company shows mayflies swarming a freighter in Toledo. It happened on the M/V Hon. James L. Oberstar in Toledo, according to the post. Mayflies have a brief adult life, according to Michigan State University, but will lay 4,000 to 8,000 eggs on the water's

by: WXYZ Detroit

tags: Lake Erie, Michigan, Ohio

Wednesday, 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.

by: Ohio Department of Natural Resources

tags: Environmental Impact, Event, Great Lakes, Lake Erie, ODNR, Ohio

Friday, June 9, 2023

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio’s annual free fishing days on Saturday and Sunday, June 17-18 provide all Ohio residents the chance to cast a line at hundreds of public fishing locations without the need for a license, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. “Fishing is a pastime

by: Ohio Department of Natural Resources

tags: Fishing, Lake Erie, Ohio

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) in

by: Brett Balicki

tags: Environmental Impact, Great Lakes, Lake Erie, Ohio, Pennsylvania

Friday, May 26, 2023

Walleye infected with VHS - Photo Credit: Mama's Buoy - ohiogamefishing.com In recent weeks a lot of folks have noticed a plethora of dead fish washing up on the shorelines around Western Lake Erie, and in East Harbor and West Harbor. Worried that something might be killing our beloved yellow perch or walleye, readers have been

by: D'Arcy Patrick Egan

tags: Fishing, Lake Erie, Ohio

Friday, 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 Atmospheric

by: CBC

tags: Canada, Environmental Impact, Lake Erie, Michigan, Ohio

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

PORT CLINTON, OHIO --- Lt. Governor Jon Husted and a delegation of top lawmakers joined Ohio marine dealers on opening day of the Progressive Catawba Island Boat Show, April 28, 2023, to hear an update on the recently completed economic impact study of recreational boating in the Buckeye State. It was the second boat show produced

by: Lake Erie Marine Trades Association

tags: Boat Show, Great Lakes, Lake Erie, Laws & Politics, Ohio

Monday, 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 litter

by: Ohio Sea Grant

tags: Canada, Environmental Impact, Great Lakes, Ohio

Thursday, May 4, 2023

Everglades is an industry leader in premium offshore fishing boats. Our knowledgeable dealer, Marine Tech Concepts, wants to show you the superiority of Everglades unsinkable RAMCAP hull along with the refined fit and finish that Everglades is known for. Join Marine Tech Concepts this Saturday for exclusive guided tours and

by: Everglades Boats

tags: Event, Great Lakes, Lake Erie, Marina, Ohio, Powerboating

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