Harmful Algal Blooms forums in Ontario and Ohio

<> Harmful Algal Blooms forums in Ontario and Ohio - Sponsored by the International Joint Commission (IJC) Nov. 12 at the Leamington Municipal Complex in Leamington, Ontario, and Nov. 13 at the Maumee Bay Lodge and Conference Center in Oregon, Ohio, near Toledo.

No definitive link between wind turbines and poor health, says Health Canada study

<> No definitive link between wind turbines and poor health, says Health Canada study - There is no connection between exposure to the wind turbine noise and health effects, says a new comprehensive Health Canada study, but some in the Great Lakes region are still concerned. Wind Turbine Noise and Health Study: Summary of Results Health Canada Publishes Findings From Wind Turbine Noise and Health Study

Research suggests drier winter than normal could impact lake water levels

<> Research suggests drier winter than normal could impact lake water levels - The National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center is forecasting a drier-than-average winter for the duration of December, January and February, though there is nothing to suggest yet whether or not temperatures will be higher or lower than normal.

Space station to give CATS scan to Great Lakes

<> Space station to give CATS scan to Great Lakes - NASA is set to launch an instrument aboard the International Space Station that can track air pollution across the Great Lakes and measure how much clouds are contributing to climate change

RFP for FY2015 Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act

RFP for FY2015 Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is accepting project proposals to protect, restore and enhance Great Lakes fish and wildlife habitat under the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act.

Industrial Water Stewardship - Creating a Positive Impact in the Great Lakes Region

Industrial Water Stewardship – Creating a Positive Impact in the Great Lakes Region – [from the Great Lakes Protection Fund] How does an industrial facility know it is being responsible in its use of water?  It is a straightforward question that needs to be addressed differently across the country and in our many varied ecosystems.

S.S. Badger's $2 million coal ash retention system to be ready for 2015 season

S.S. Badger's $2 million coal ash retention system to be ready for 2015 season - According to Terri Brown, director of media relations for LMC, the Ludington-based company has placed a purchase order for an onboard conveyor system which will allow the vessel to transport ash from the boiler room to ash retention containers.