Lake Erie
Bodies Of Missing Fishermen Pulled From Lake Erie
The U.S. Coast Guard said the bodies of two men who went missing while fishing in Monroe County have been pulled from Lake Erie.
Report: Asian Carp May Have Reached Great Lakes
Officials say some Asian carp probably have found their way into the Great Lakes, but there’s still time to stop the dreaded invaders from becoming established and unraveling food chains that support a $7 billion fishing industry and sensitive ecosystems.
Great Lakes Levels Below Normal Next 6 Months
Water levels across most of the Great Lakes are likely to remain well below average for the next six months, posing continued hardships for commercial vessels and tourist towns that cater to recreational boaters.
Report Predicts Ever-Bigger Lake Erie Algae Blooms
The warming climate and modern farming practices are creating ideal conditions for gigantic algae formations on Lake Erie, which could be potentially disastrous to the surrounding area’s multi-billion-dollar tourist economy.
Matt’s Favorites: Michigan Connection To Lake Erie Study, Rocket Launch From Space, Summer iPhone, And Much More
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Matt’s Favorites: Lake Erie Under Attack From Algae, April Fool’s Online, Comet Show On Mars, And Much More
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Snyder Signs $21M Bill To Dredge Michigan Harbors
Gov. Rick Snyder signed legislation earlier this week creating a $21 million program to deepen Michigan harbors that could become impassable to boats as parts of the Great Lakes hover near historically low levels.
Advocates Ask Congress To Spare Great Lakes Funds
The effectiveness of a long-term plan to heal the ailing Great Lakes could be marred by federal spending cuts, which also could make it harder to cope with low water levels that threaten the region’s economy.
Snyder To Transfer $11M For Dredging Great Lakes
Gov. Rick Snyder will call for spending $11 million this year to dredge Michigan harbors in danger of losing their connections to open water because of low Great Lakes levels.
US Coast Guard Warns Of Unsafe Ice On Lake Erie, Other Great Lakes
The U.S. Coast Guard is warning that warmer temperatures over the next few days are likely to cause unsafe ice conditions on Lake Erie and the other Great Lakes.
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