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Michigan’s lake sturgeon under review for federal protections
U.S. federal wildlife regulators have a coming deadline in June to decide whether lake sturgeon should be protected under the Endangered Species Act. The collective concern is whether and even how a change in federal protections could alter existing fishery efforts and both angling and spearing seasons for sports fishers. Read the full story by MLive.
Great Lakes water levels to dip again for peak boating season, report finds
Water levels across the Great Lakes are projected to drop below last year’s levels over the next six months during Michigan’s peak boating season, according to the latest forecast by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Read the full story by The Detroit News.
Langworthy, state lawmakers, others call for Great Lakes wind turbine moratorium
In response to a bill proposed in the New York State Senate, advocates want New York Governor Hochul to support a moratorium on any Great Lakes wind turbine development. The bill would allow the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to issue licenses to wind developers looking to build in Lake Erie or Lake Ontario. Read the full story by WGRZ-TV – Buffalo, NY.
NOAA to test Great Lakes acidity, aid in Defense research, more in 2024
As temperatures rise and the lakes unfreeze, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will begin researching the Great Lakes’ acidity levels, providing ships and space for U.S. Department of Defense research, and collaborating on a study of Lake Huron sinkhole microbial communities. Read the full story by The Alpena News.
Ohio Sea Grant research tracks veterinary antibiotics in Lake Erie watersheds
New Ohio Sea Grant research measured veterinary antibiotics in Lake Erie tributaries and found that some medications are prevalent in regional watersheds at low concentrations. The team also confirmed that across watersheds, antibiotic levels were associated with the density of livestock nearby. Read the full story by The Crescent-News.
Environmentalists puzzled over large number of dead fish on Montreal’s South Shore
Hundreds of dead fish and other creatures were found washed up on Montreal’s South Shore along the St. Lawrence River. The die-offs are being investigated and could be due to recent low water levels or the warm winter weather. Read the full story by the CBC.
Are Great Lakes cities ready for climate migrants?
The Great Lakes region has a lower risk of extreme weather compared to other parts of the country and is referred to as a “climate haven.” But before it can be considered as such, researchers emphasize the importance of urban planning and addressing social and environmental challenges that Great Lakes cities have. Read the full story by Great Lakes Echo.
‘Smart’ buoys monitor Lake Erie water conditions
Around the end of April, the Cleveland Water Alliance will be deploying two ‘smart’ buoys in Erie County, Ohio, to monitor water information in both Sandusky Bay and a Lake Erie tributary. There have been 13 smart buoys in operation so far; a 14th will be added this year, and a 15th will be added this year or next year. Read the full story by The Courier.
Cuyahoga, one of the oldest Great Lakes ships, is on fire in Lake Erie
The Cuyahoga, the oldest Canadian lake boat still in operation, and one year shy of the oldest boat on the Great Lakes, caught fire on Friday. The ship’s master and crew were accounted for. Read the full story by the CBC.
“Bad River” documentary follows tribe’s fight to save Great Lakes from oil pipeline
The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewas has been fighting for decades to save the Great Lakes from a potential oil pipeline rupture. The new documentary Bad River takes viewers into that ongoing fight against Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline. Read the full story by WBBM-TV – Chicago, IL.