Tag: Lake Erie
Lake Erie turning the corner, but climate, contaminants pose risks
Lake Erie sees reduced nutrient runoff and signs of recovery, but climate change and emerging threats continue to challenge long-term restoration efforts.
Experts push for smarter water management in Great Lakes
Experts at the Great Lakes Water Conference explore how smarter policy, wetlands and collaboration can secure clean water and curb pollution in the region.
As another harmful algal bloom season looms on Lake Erie, scientists...
Scientists forecast a mild to moderate algal bloom on Lake Erie as phosphorus runoff, rising temperatures and funding cuts complicate water quality efforts.
Algal blooms are a growing problem in Lake Erie
Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District intern Cole Plassman provides insight into the issue of harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie.
Farmers embrace H2Ohio, but Lake Erie’s algae problem lingers
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.
Voters may get to decide on a $1 billion water quality...
The end of 2024 put Ohio at a crossroads of water policy and agricultural initiatives aimed at improving Lake Erie.
Ohio ag groups want to enter legal battle over Lake Erie...
Ohio agricultural groups, including the Ohio Farm Bureau, intervene in a lawsuit over Lake Erie pollution regulations, aiming to protect small farmers.
Lake Erie’s harmful algal bloom forecast to be moderate in 2024
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.
Sea grant research tracks veterinary antibiotics in Lake Erie Watersheds
New Ohio Sea Grant research measured veterinary antibiotics in Lake Erie tributaries and found some medications are prevalent at low concentrations.
State ag leaders discuss water quality
The Ohio Department of Agriculture hosted a discussion with leaders from Indiana and Michigan to improve water quality in the Western Lake Erie Basin.
