The Great Lakes Commission is calling for stronger efforts to combat harmful algal blooms and address a looming water workforce shortage following its 2026 Annual Meeting, held last week in […]

The Great Lakes Commission is calling for stronger efforts to combat harmful algal blooms and address a looming water workforce shortage following its 2026 Annual Meeting, held last week in […]

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Ann Arbor, Mich. – At its 2026 Annual Meeting, held last week in Toronto, the Great Lakes Commission (GLC) highlighted opportunities for binational collaboration and

Ann Arbor, Mich. – At its 2026 Annual Meeting, held last week in Toronto, the Great Lakes Commission (GLC) highlighted opportunities for binational collaboration and

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The Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has survived the Trump administration’s efforts to eliminate it, but staffing cuts under DOGE have reduced its workforce by about […]

The Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has survived the Trump administration’s efforts to eliminate it, but staffing cuts under DOGE have reduced its workforce by about […]

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By Julia Roeder Scientists can begin predicting algal blooms weeks before they become visible in the spring.

By Julia Roeder Scientists can begin predicting algal blooms weeks before they become visible in the spring.

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The tide is turning against harmful algal blooms on Lake Erie thanks in part to an Ohio program called H2Ohio that encourages farmers to restrict their use of fertilizers. Read […]

The tide is turning against harmful algal blooms on Lake Erie thanks in part to an Ohio program called H2Ohio that encourages farmers to restrict their use of fertilizers. Read […]

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Researchers with the Great Lakes Center for Freshwaters and Human Health are currently studying the different harmful aspects of algal blooms. The algal bloom in the western basin of Lake […]

Researchers with the Great Lakes Center for Freshwaters and Human Health are currently studying the different harmful aspects of algal blooms. The algal bloom in the western basin of Lake […]

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Every spring, as the Great Lakes region warms, scientists begin watching for the return of harmful algal blooms. While the average passerby doesn’t notice the blooms until the bright green […]

Every spring, as the Great Lakes region warms, scientists begin watching for the return of harmful algal blooms. While the average passerby doesn’t notice the blooms until the bright green […]

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By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov Nearly half of Great Lakes beachgoers rarely or never check water quality before swimming, according to a new study by researchers at Toronto Metropolitan University.

By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov Nearly half of Great Lakes beachgoers rarely or never check water quality before swimming, according to a new study by researchers at Toronto Metropolitan University.

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Eight New York State Park beaches were closed to swimming due to water quality concerns, including elevated bacteria levels, harmful algal blooms, and impacts from recent rainfall. State officials continue […]

Eight New York State Park beaches were closed to swimming due to water quality concerns, including elevated bacteria levels, harmful algal blooms, and impacts from recent rainfall. State officials continue […]

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By Anna Barnes  Michigan's supply of nitrogen and phosphorus-based fertilizers has taken a hit from shipping disruptions caused by the U.S. war with Iran. High prices and historic flooding are causing problems for the state's corn and soybean farmers.

By Anna Barnes  Michigan's supply of nitrogen and phosphorus-based fertilizers has taken a hit from shipping disruptions caused by the U.S. war with Iran. High prices and historic flooding are causing problems for the state's corn and soybean farmers.

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Officials with the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration predict that western Lake Erie’s algal blooms will be moderately harmful and should be visible in mid-July. Read the full story by Spectrum […]

Officials with the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration predict that western Lake Erie’s algal blooms will be moderately harmful and should be visible in mid-July. Read the full story by Spectrum […]

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A new University of Michigan study shows harmful algal blooms produce a greater range of toxic compounds than previously known. Read the full story by the Detroit Free Press.

A new University of Michigan study shows harmful algal blooms produce a greater range of toxic compounds than previously known. Read the full story by the Detroit Free Press.

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