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The Natural Spaces Program is a voluntary partnership program that will help reduce loss of greenspace in southern Ontario by encouraging landowners to restore and protect natural areas on their properties. More...
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ExxonMobil Corp. has agreed to pay $6 million for the cleanup of petroleum contamination at the site of a historic fort on the St. Lawrence River. More...
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After a series of forums conducted to garner public comment, the Coast Guard announced it would cancel the fire practices. Public objections about the possible threat to safety and the environment came through loud and clear. More...
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Today, the Great Lakes are facing a new enemy, a virus spreading quickly that threatens the robust fish population. U.S. Senator George V. Voinovich, Ohio, discusses the topic. More...
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Details about a fledgling Great Lakes research network, the Great Lakes Regional Research Information Network, will be presented to state department heads at the quarterly Ohio Lake Erie Commission meeting. More...
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The Manistique River now has one less beneficial use impairment thanks to cleanup efforts undertaken in recent years. More...
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The Canadia War Museum's new exhibition, Canada Under Attack: The Battle of the St. Lawrence (1942-1944), highlights Canada's defense when the Germans targeted the St. Lawrence River. More...
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For a Sault Ste. Marie scientist-turned-entrepreneur, Dr. Luc Duchesne’s Frankentank Biodiesel System is a technology that’s right for the times. More...
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The last saltwater ship of the year is set to sail from the Port of Thunder Bay Wednesday, marking the end of the 2006 saltwater shipping season. More...
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It's not officially winter until Thursday, but with only one day to go, it's likely that the Twin Cities will break a record for the longest run-up to winter without counting up a half an inch of snow. More...
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The Coast Guard blundered when it didn’t give sufficient public notice of its intent and let the “announcement†of its plans for live fire testing zones come from publication in the Federal Register. More...
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The Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy is a nonprofit organization created by local residents to preserve the natural, scenic, and historic landscapes in the nine counties of southwest Michigan to ensure the health and quality of life for the people there. More...
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After a series of forums conducted to garner public comment, the Coast Guard announced it would cancel the fire practices. Public objections about the possible threat to safety and the environment came through loud and clear. Apparently, they were substantial enough to give the Coast Guard second thoughts. More...
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The Coast Guard blundered when it didn’t give sufficient public notice of its intent and let the “announcement†of its plans for live fire testing zones come from publication in the Federal Register. More...
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Today, the Great Lakes are facing a new enemy—a virus spreading quickly that threatens the robust fish population. The federal government needs to work closely with the Great Lakes states to develop a regulations that provide balance to the region and quickly solve this problem, so we can all enjoy the lakes for years to come. More...
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The five-year project to restore a portion of the long-polluted Rouge River to its natural state is nearly complete. More...
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Details about a fledgling Great Lakes research network will be presented to state department heads at the quarterly Ohio Lake Erie Commission meeting. The network will be similar to the Ann Arbor-based Great Lakes Information Network, although tailored more for scientists and government officials. More...
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Remedial actions in the area over the past 10 years, including the removal of sediments contaminated with PCBs and other industrial waste, have allowed the Department of Environmental Quality to remove the Manistique River’s Degradation of Benthos impairment. More...
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Bowing to pressure from a wide-ranging group of critics, the U.S. Coast Guard has backed off from plans to conduct live-fire exercises on the Great Lakes. More...
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Opponents of the Coast Guard's plan to establish live fire zones in the Great Lakes are pleased with the recent decision to cancel the project and are praising the Guard for listening to the public. More...
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To protect what is arguably Ohio's greatest natural resource, the General Assembly should not adjourn without ratifying the state's participation in the Great Lakes Basin Water Compact. More...
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Scientists and divers in Lake Huron have been exploring an ancient limestone land bridge that went from Alpena to Goderich, Ontario, and an underwater forest of petrified trees. More...
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Michigan state environmental regulators are prepared to sign off on a proposal to allow Nestle to withdraw about 216,000 gallons of groundwater per day for a bottled water plant. More...
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Critics say the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has caved in to pressure from the White House and the cement industry in formulating a new mercury emissions rule. More...
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Despite acquiring the Mentor Lagoons in the late 1990s, the city of Menton, Ohio has yet to craft a master plan to make it a more attractive lakefront destination. More...