Members of Congress press two bills on Lake Erie toxin

Members of Congress press two bills on Lake Erie toxin - At least four members of Ohio's congressional delegation are trying to fast-track efforts for a national standard to control western Lake Erie's primary algae toxin while also seeking more federal money for infrastructure projects 

 

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Coast Guard: We can't adequately respond to Great Lakes heavy oil spill

Coast Guard: We can't adequately respond to Great Lakes heavy oil spill - The U.S. Coast Guard and other responders are not adequately equipped or prepared for a "heavy oil" spill on the Great Lakes, according to a Coast Guard commander who is pushing for action.

 

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MI Senators Stabenow, Levin announce nearly $8 million for Great Lakes habitat restoration

MI Senators Stabenow, Levin announce nearly $8 million for Great Lakes habitat restoration - Support for the Great Lakes Commission to lead a regional partnership focusing on habitat restoration in the Lakes. 

Plans for a nuclear waste storage facility near Lake Huron face a public hearing

Plans for a nuclear waste storage facility near Lake Huron face a public hearing - Canadian officials will open a public hearing Tuesday looking at plans for a nuclear waste storage facility very close to Lake Huron. . .

 

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Great Lakes Agencies to monitor grass carp on Lake Erie

Michigan DNR to conduct field exercise with other Great Lakes agencies to monitor grass carp on Lake Erie - Agencies will conduct an extensive field exercise in western Lake Erie Sept. 9-11 to test response capabilities for invasive bighead and silver carp and other aquatic invasive species.

 

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Plastic Waters: from the Great Lakes to the Oceans

Plastic Waters: from the Great Lakes to the Oceans - What do the Great Lakes and a camel's stomach have in common? Find out at Plastic Waters, an exhibit that shows the harmful effects of plastic pollution on the lakes and oceans -- and some inspiring solutions that can sustain the waters. . .

 

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Upper Great Lakes continue to rise

Upper Great Lakes continue to rise - Upper Great Lakes water levels continue to rise, with Lake Superior's monthly water level the highest in 18 years and lakes Michigan and Huron reaching the highest August level since 1998.

• Latest information on Lake Superior Outflow from International Lake Superior Board of Control