Niagara River ice boom to remain at least two more weeks
Temperatures are rising in the Great Lakes region, but a significant amount of ice on Lake Erie remains. According to the Buffalo News, about 50 percent of the lake is[…]
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Lake Erie algae problems spreading
Note: To keep up to date on the Lake Erie algae condition and other issues in the lake, follow our Lake Erie page. Lake Erie’s declining health might return it[…]
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Great Lakes: Congress offers bipartisan support for restoration bill
Funding for Great Lakes programs, including toxic cleanup and invasive species prevention, might all be consolidated into a single legislative package that could facilitate a permanent funding source for restoration[…]
EPA adds 10 sites to Superfund list
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has added 10 hazardous waste disposal sites to its Superfund National Priorities List. Many see this as one of a series of moves by the[…]
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