Tag: Lake Erie

After a decade of searching, the National Museum of the Great Lakes and CLUE have finally identified a mysterious Lake Erie shipwreck as The Clough, a 125-foot stone-hauler lost to a brutal 1868 storm. This historic discovery was confirmed by unique architectural details and a distinctive hull patch, bringing a 150-year-old mystery to a close. The identification also serves as a poignant tribute to lead diver David VanZandt, who dedicated his life to uncovering the lake's hidden history.

Is the blue pike extinct or just hiding? Explore the history, the massive harvests, and the science behind why this legendary Lake Erie fish disappeared.

Lake Erie sees reduced nutrient runoff and signs of recovery, but climate change and emerging threats continue to challenge long-term restoration efforts.

Experts at the Great Lakes Water Conference explore how smarter policy, wetlands and collaboration can secure clean water and curb pollution in the region.

Scientists forecast a mild to moderate algal bloom on Lake Erie as phosphorus runoff, rising temperatures and funding cuts complicate water quality efforts.

Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District intern Cole Plassman provides insight into the issue of harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie.

Farmers are adopting H2Ohio’s best practices to curb algal blooms, but challenges persist—and there’s still crucial work ahead to protect Lake Erie.

The end of 2024 put Ohio at a crossroads of water policy and agricultural initiatives aimed at improving Lake Erie.

Ohio agricultural groups, including the Ohio Farm Bureau, intervene in a lawsuit over Lake Erie pollution regulations, aiming to protect small farmers.

A wet early spring will likely bring a moderate to above-moderate harmful algal bloom in Lake Erie this year, according to the NOAA annual forecast.