Lac des Illes contamination could eventually reach Lake Superior

<> Lac des Illes contamination could eventually reach Lake Superior - The spread of contaminated water from a spill at the Lac des Iles mine, Ont. (90 km northwest of Thunder Bay), could eventually reach Lake Superior.

Decision on Lake Huron nuclear waste facility delayed until after election

<> Decision on Lake Huron nuclear waste facility delayed until after election - Canadian Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq has delayed until after the fall election a controversial decision on whether to approve a proposed nuclear-waste facility on the shores of Lake Huron – an issue that has bitterly divided communities in the region -- the general election is set for late October. Detroit News Editorial: Burial is the best option for nuclear waste

Officials warn against swimming at four Lake Erie beaches due to high E. coli levels

<> Officials warn against swimming at four Lake Erie beaches due to high E. coli levels - Officials in Oakland County on Wednesday also advised against swimming and recreational activities in parts of another body of water, the Clinton River, where an apparent oil spill was reported last Monday.

International Joint Commission seeks air quality comments

<> International Joint Commission seeks air quality comments - The International Joint Commission seeks public comments by July 31 on its newest air quality progress report, which champions recent efforts to meet emissions targets in the United States and Canada. Air Quality Agreement Progress Report 2014

New Michigan panel to explore commercial net-pen aquaculture in Great Lakes

<> New Michigan panel to explore commercial net-pen aquaculture in Great Lakes - State natural resource, agriculture and environment leaders  announced the appointment of a scientific advisory panel to evaluate proposals to allow commercial net-pen aquaculture in Michigan's Great Lakes waters -- "Net-pen aquaculture" is named for the offshore floating enclosures (usually located off coastlines) capable of raising large numbers of fish.

Twenty five causes of excess soluble phosphorus in Lake Erie

<> Twenty five causes of excess soluble phosphorus in Lake Erie - Soluble phosphorus has been identified as one of the major contributors to the harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie. Unfortunately, there is not one simple solution.

Webinar: Protection of the Waters of the Great Lakes

<> Webinar: Protection of the Waters of the Great Lakes - The International Joint Commission (IJC) invites you to join a public webinar and teleconference at 10:00 a.m. (EDT) on Thursday, June 4, 2015 regarding a consultants' draft report on the Protection of the Waters of the Great Lakes. IJC Ten Year Review "Protection of the Waters of the Great Lakes" - 10 years in defending the lakes from diversions, bulk exports and large-scale withdrawals -- comments on the draft report until June 30, 2015.