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Toxic chemicals are flowing into the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River — and they’re showing up in drinking water.
There has been evidence for a few years that PFAS levels in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River were higher than the national average, but not high enough to cause immediate alarm. But what is considered safe is evolving, as recommended drinking water limits have been lowered by Health Canada and research increasingly links PFAS to potential health risks. Read the full story by CBC News.
Extreme heat. Warmer water. More ticks. Fewer fish. Climate change report brings grim news.
Climate change continues to have a profound impact on the Great Lakes region, bringing more extreme weather, declining fish populations, and subtle but profound economic transformation, according to a new report by the Environmental Law and Policy Center. Read the full story by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Decline of whitefish in Lake Michigan sparks fears that the fish might disappear
Wisconsin state regulators say the commercial harvest of lake whitefish in Lake Michigan has reached its lowest level since 1990, and some fisheries biologists fear the species might largely disappear in parts of the lake. Read the full story by Wisconsin Public Radio.
Sea lamprey control planned this summer in Emmet, Charlevoix waters
Waterways in Emmet and Charlevoix counties, Michigan, will undergo sea lamprey control measures in the next few weeks to help fight the destructive invasive species. Read the full story by the Petoskey News-Review.
Efforts to reduce toxic algae in Lake Erie appear to be making progress. Now they face budget cuts
Cuts to a major water-quality program, H2Ohio, in Ohio’s biennial budget will likely weaken efforts to control the spread of toxic blue-green algae in Lake Erie. Read the full story by Michigan Advance.
On the Lake Superior shoreline, tribal national park holds special meaning
The Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa opened Frog Bay Tribal National Park — the first of its kind nationwide — in 2012. The Red Cliff Tribe’s move to create a tribal national park has inspired other tribes to follow suit. Read the full story by Wisconsin Public Radio.
Great Lakes fisheries bill wins House approval in bipartisan show of power
In a rare show of bipartisan unity, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Great Lakes Mass Marking Program Act. The bill directs the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to coordinate with state and tribal agencies to implement a standardized fish tagging system across all hatcheries in the Great Lakes region. Read the full story by Thumbwind.
Three WNY agencies get grants for Great Lakes basin projects
Three agencies in western New York are receiving grants for Great Lakes basin projects through the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and New York Sea Grant. Read the full story by The Buffalo News.
Great Lakes Aquarium celebrates 25 years by unveiling time capsule
The Great Lakes Aquarium is making history, as well as reflecting on it, by opening their time capsule from 25 years ago when the aquarium first opened in July 2000. Read the full story by KQDS-TV – Duluth, MN.
What environmental organizations are doing about the pollution in Lake Champlain
The new Lake Champlain Basin Marine Debris Coalition is made up of six organizations whose mission is to “enhance community awareness of and reduce the presence of marine debris in Lake Champlain, Lake George and their tributaries.” Read the full story by Burlington Free Press.