How scientists predict Lake Erie’s harmful algal blooms months before they appear

How scientists predict Lake Erie’s harmful algal blooms months before they appear
Great Lakes Echo
By Julia Roeder Scientists can begin predicting algal blooms weeks before they become visible in the spring.
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New book explores life of legendary Minnesota canoeist Bob O’Hara

New book explores life of legendary Minnesota canoeist Bob O’Hara
Great Lakes Echo
By Kyrmyzy Turebayeva “Where the Green Light Shines: A Fifty-Year Odyssey from the Boundary Waters to the Far North” features legendary canoeist Bob O'Hara and his adventures from the Boundary Waters to remote rivers of the Canadian Far North.
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Yorkville approves $55,000 water audit; must calculate water use and loss for Lake Michigan water project

Yorkville approves $55,000 water audit; must calculate water use and loss for Lake Michigan water project
Great Lakes Commission
The city of Yorkville, Illinois, is required to test how much water the city consumes ahead of receiving Lake Michigan water in 2028. Reducing the city’s non-revenue water loss to […]
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Ohio weather is full of surprises. Climate change isn’t

Ohio weather is full of surprises. Climate change isn’t
Great Lakes Echo
By Elizabeth McGowan Across the Midwest, precipitation is increasing and falling in heavier bursts, a trend scientists link to a warming atmosphere that can hold more moisture.
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Youth group explores McLarty Centre in Huron-Kinloss

Youth group explores McLarty Centre in Huron-Kinloss
The Lucknow Sentinel
The For Our Youth (FOY) horticulture club was thrilled to have a warm, sunny day to gather for our June meeting at the McLarty Centre. We had to cancel last year’s meeting due to thunder and lightning, so we were extra glad to be back at this wonderful outdoor learning
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Invasive elm zigzag sawfly confirmed in Michigan 

Invasive elm zigzag sawfly confirmed in Michigan 
Great Lakes Echo
By Anna Barnes  The invasive elm zigzag sawfly has been confirmed in Michigan for the first time.
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