Volunteers and invasive species prevention partners will be greeting Wisconsin boaters at boat landings from June 26 through July 6. This effort is to educate people about simple clean-up steps to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species through the Great Lakes Landing Blitz. Read the full story by WJFW-TV – Rhinelander, WI.
Sandy Bihn with Lake Erie Waterkeeper talks with WTOL-TV about efforts that have been made to keep Lake Erie healthy following the water crisis 10 years ago. Read the full story by WTOL-TV – Toledo, OH.
The Ohio Legislature is investing $20 million into the North Coast Connector that, according to a Cleveland press release, is going to support a land bridge between downtown and the Lake Erie shoreline. Read the full story by Spectrum News 1.
The shore near Holland, Michigan, was recently hit by a meteotsunami, a series of large waves caused by storms moving faster than 35 miles per hour, causing rapid changes in atmospheric pressure. Read the full story by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
The Great Lakes water levels are on their normal seasonal rise and are not forecasted to have any major rises or dips. With the Great Lakes stable, there are no foreseeable problems in store for boating conditions, the ecosystem, or aquatic life. Read the full story by WPBN-TV – Traverse City, MI.
In 2019, Ohio created H2Ohio to teach farmers water quality practices and reduce the runoff of phosphorus into Lake Erie. But advocates say the lake’s problems are larger than just phosphorus run-off; they also include factory farms. Read the full story by WTOL-TV – Toledo, OH.
During a meeting earlier this month in New York state, an Oswego County official provided a detailed overview of what the designation of the eastern portion of Lake Ontario as a marine sanctuary would actually mean for the area. The official described national marine sanctuaries as America’s underwater version of national parks. Read the full story by Oswego County News Now.
Whitefish, a pale, silvery and green-brown freshwater fish, is native to the Great Lakes Basin and a staple in the community, food, and culture of Indigenous Nations surrounding the Great Lakes. Read the full story by Great Lakes Now.
The Conneaut Port Authority has been awarded $10,850 to manage Phragmites, an invasive grass species that can quickly become the dominant species in a variety of wet habitats. The grant is from the Great Lakes Commission, as part of the Phragmites Adaptive Management Framework. Read the full story by the Star Beacon.
At beaches in northern Michigan, alerts about unsafe E. coli levels in lake water are often issued the day after water is tested. The Health Department of Northwest Michigan is pivoting to a new type of test for E. coli which yields results in under six hours. Read the full story by Interlochen Public Radio.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is urging boaters to prevent invasive species spread during the Great Lakes Landing Blitz. Boat inspectors will educate boaters at Wisconsin boat landings from June 26 to July 6. Read the full story by WBAY-TV – Green Bay, WI.
The Michipicoten freighter rescued in Lake Superior this month after water poured into 13-foot gash in its hull is currently dry-docked for inspection, with a decision on repairs or scrapping hanging in the balance. Read the full story by The Plain Dealer.