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The new clean water rule would for the first time clearly define which tributaries and wetlands are protected under federal law. More...
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They are being offered at no cost to eligible state or local governments, non-profit organizations, historic preservation groups, or community development organizations as part of the National Lighthouse Preservation Act program. More...
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On April 8, 1980, the ship -- then sailing under the name Courtney Burton -- had a memorable mishap while trying to enter the ice-choked Duluth ship canal. More...
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Fossilized remains of Dunkleosteus have been found in many spots around Northeast Ohio, including the Cleveland shale cliffs along the banks of the Vermilion River, and the Lake Erie waterfront. More...
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The process will follow the model used by the Ontario Waterfront Regenerization Trust in creating similar trails along Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. More...
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It would span at least eight states and two Canadian provinces, and would be the longest continuous marked trail in the world -- five times larger than the 2,180-mile Appalachian Trail. More...
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Habitat is suitable for cougars to recolonize the Upper Great Lakes region, according to a study out of Michigan Technological University. More...
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This week scientists from the University of Minnesota Duluth are trying to figure out why the lake is warming, why surface ice cover is declining and why biological diversity is decreasing to the point where there's less food for fish. More...
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In order to destroy purple loosestrife on their lakes, volunteers first have to tend it -- coaxing rootstock to grow to a point where its predators (Galerucella beetles) can attack. More...
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Don't smile for the camera in New York; under some circumstances that could be an invitation for a visit from a conservation officer and a ticket. More...
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The Port Huron to Mackinac Sailboat Race is shaping up to be a special event once again this year. More...
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Scientists estimate the Great Lakes have been invaded by over 180 species. Aquatic invasive species cost the region hundreds of millions of dollars each year. Here's a look at the top five "usual suspects" doing the most damage in the Great Lakes basin and beyond. More...
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A new user guide makes it easier than ever for outdoor enthusiasts to plan paddling trips along the Detroit Heritage River Water Trail. The 2015 Detroit River Paddling Guide offers detailed descriptions of each launch site, updated information on existing locations, safety suggestions, and resources for local paddling groups. More...
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Testing conducted in 2011 revealed that the accumulation along shorelines contained human waste, via sewage overflows and bird droppings; communities often dump partially treated sewage into lake tributaries due to overflows during major storms. More...
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The National Museum of the Great Lakes has renewed its collaboration with a team of western New York-based shipwreck explorers that has found numerous wrecks in Lake Ontario. More...
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Dunes trail closed to pets to protect nesting piping plovers
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Pets resemble natural predators of piping plovers and may cause the birds to run from their nests and chicks. More... -
University at Buffalo students took up the challenge of imagining what the Huntley site could look like if the plant retires; new concepts conform to what environmental activists call a "just transition" from fossil fuels to renewable energy. More...
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Those who take photos of out-of-season fish can be ticketed by a conservation officer; the penalty can be a fine of up to $250, and/or 15 days in jail. More...
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The warning has extra meaning for anglers targeting walleye at this time of year, as DEC staff receive numerous reports of lake sturgeon caught unintentionally by people looking for walleye. More...
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The New York Sea Grant Discover Clean and Safe Boating educational vessel for 2015 may be a small boat, but it carries a big message. The 10-foot inflatable boat is traveling throughout New York to educate the public about gear for safe, environmentally-friendly, and legal boating on New York's waters. More...
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When Leamington District Secondary School's EcoTeam was looking for an issue to get behind last September, the explosion of toxic blue-green algae in Lake Erie brought one to their doorstep. More...
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As Ohioans, we should pay attention to this issue. It will inevitably become more pressing over the next several years. More...
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In an early projection released on Tuesday, scientists said that so far, the Maumee River is carrying less phosphorus to the western part of the lake. More...
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In 2015, the Great Lakes Fishery Commission celebrates two milestones: the 60th anniversary of the Convention on Great Lakes Fisheries, and the 50th anniversary of the commission's lake committees, which ensure collaboration across borders. More...
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Endangered piping plover eggs were spotted on a beach in Ludington, Mich., this spring, prompting officials to delay beach cleaning. More...