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Latest Daily News
Researchers take new approach to determine Great Lake whitefish population
Researchers at Michigan State University are using genealogy to determine if the lake whitefish population in the Great Lakes is too low. Read the full story by WILX-TV – Lansing, MI.
New report shows PFAS contamination in 98% of waterways tested
The non-profit group Waterkeeper Alliance announced the results of a study conducted across 19 states, which revealed PFAS contamination in 98% of the waterways tested including Great Lakes states. Read the full story by Great Lakes Now.
What’s more Michigan than whitefish? Collapse erodes bit of state’s identity
Lake whitefish have survived and fed Michiganders for centuries, but celebrations of this culturally and economically important fish have taken a bittersweet tone as they near collapse. Read the full story by Michigan Public.
Focus on removing invasive species in water this week
Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week, scheduled for June 29-July 5, highlights the importance of stopping the spread of nonnative aquatic plants and organisms, known as AIS (Aquatic Invasive Species), that threaten Michigan’s ecosystems. More than 50 AIS Landing Blitz events will be held across Michigan and other Great Lakes states and provinces where local partners will offer tips to boaters and anglers on preventing invasive species spread. Read the full story by Up North Voice.
Toxic algae blooms are lasting longer in Lake Erie − why that’s a worry for people and pets
In Lake Erie, warmer waters, earlier in the season are extending the duration of algal blooms and increasing the rate of potentially toxic cyanobacterial growth. Read the full story by The Conversation.
Ashley teacher chosen for weeklong EPA Great Lakes expedition
A science teacher at Ashley Community Schools in Michigan was chosen to work aboard an Environmental Protection Agency research vessel on the Great Lakes for a week. Teacher, Deann Smith, plans to pass on knowledge gained to her students. Read the full story by WNEM-TV – Bay City, MI.
H2Ohio cuts raise concerns about rollback of progress on reducing phosphorus runoff into Lake Erie
The Ohio House and Senate passed the state budget Wednesday which includes a nearly 40% cut to the H2Ohio Program. Environmentalists warn the cuts will affect the state’s ability to cut phosphorus runoff from farms into Lake Erie and the algal blooms that come from it. Read the full story by WKSU – Kent, OH.
Officials share hopeful update on critical issue impacting the Great Lakes — here’s what experts are saying
Four of the five Great Lakes are below last year’s water levels, but the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer’s monitoring reports indicate level are soon to rise. Read the full story by The Cool Down.
EPA says Western Lake Erie Basin grants will build capacity
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced nearly $4 million will support farmer water quality efforts in the Western Lake Erie Basin. Great Lakes Program Office Director says awarded projects are in response to feedback from the agricultural industry and farmers. Read the full story by Brownfield Ag News.
Superyacht sighted on the St. Lawrence River
A 253-foot-long superyacht owned by billionaire John Henry, who owns the Boston Red Sox and the Boston Globe newspaper, has been sighted on the St. Lawrence River. A seaway ship watcher’s network says superyacht sightings have become increasingly common on the St. Lawrence. Read the full story by WWNY-TV-Watertown, NY.