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Milwaukee is building a $122M ‘bathtub’ in Lake Michigan to store pollution
Submerged in Lake Michigan, Milwaukee’s new storage facility will hold millions of cubic yards of contaminated sediment scheduled for removal from the city’s waterways. Read the full story by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Lake Erie algal blooms could be visible by mid-July
Officials with the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration predict that western Lake Erie’s algal blooms will be moderately harmful and should be visible in mid-July. Read the full story by Spectrum News 1.
DNA testing helps Great Lakes piping plovers find future mates
Researchers working to recover the endangered Great Lakes piping plover are using DNA analysis to determine the sex of captive-reared chicks, allowing them to better balance the number of males and females released at nesting sites, thus improving the odds that returning birds will find mates in future breeding seasons. Read the full story by MLive.
New study traces PFAS in Great Lakes food webs over 40 years
A new study from the University of Notre Dame analyzed 42 years of studies and combined nearly 2,500 samples of algae, fish, birds and other organisms to identify trends in how PFAS moves through the food web in the Great Lakes. Read the full story by Interlochen Public Radio.
‘It’s like a beautiful lightbulb goes off’: Freshwater Institute provides interactive learning
The newest cohort of “Freshwater Fellows,” a group of Cuyahoga County, Ohio, high school students, are taking part in the second year of the Freshwater Institute – a county-led initiative to help create the next generation of freshwater stewards. Read the full story by Spectrum News 1.
Michigan chemical manufacturer BASF gets EPA approval for cleanup plan
Federal regulators have approved a Wyandotte, Michigan, chemical manufacturer’s plan to keep chemicals that have leached from contaminated soil into groundwater from reaching the Detroit River. Read the full story by The Detroit News.
Special emphasis being placed on stopping the spread of aquatic invasive species
During Wisconsin’s Great Lakes Landing Blitz, participants will greet boaters and anglers at boat landings and access points across the state. They’ll be sharing information and simple steps that can help prevent invasive species from spreading. Read the full story by WXPR – Rhinelander, WI.
‘Forever chemicals’ found in fish in St. Lawrence River
A new report shows some fish in the St. Lawrence River are contaminated with high levels of pollutants, including PFAS or “forever chemicals.” The report, published every three to five years by the Province of Québec, monitors levels of toxins such as mercury in fish. This is the first time PFAS levels have been included in the analysis. Read the full story by CTV News.
Future Great Lakes trail to offer unbroken passage along entire shoreline
Ferry crossings, international bridges, and thousands of miles of shoreline are all part of what will one day be a continuous trail spanning the entire Great Lakes known as the U.S. Great Lakes Waterfront Trail. Read the full story by WJBK-TV – Detroit, MI.
Parasitic sea lamprey from Lake Erie bares its teeth
Parasitic invasive sea lampreys were on display during the 46th annual Governor’s Lake Erie Fish Ohio Day on June 23. Read the full story by the Port Clinton News Herald.