Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Unique conditions impacting Great Lakes water levels information now available

<> Unique conditions impacting Great Lakes water levels information now available - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District announces a new Great Lakes water levels outlook product available on the Corps' Website -- the 2015/2016 El Nino Great Lakes Water Level Outlook

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Low water level in Lake Ontario concerns residents

<> Low water level in Lake Ontario concerns residents - According to the Great Lakes Information Network, Lake Ontario's water level is almost 23 centimetres below what it was at this time last year and is expected to drop another 15 centimetres during the seasonal decline.

Monday, October 19, 2015

Concerns raised about ability to stop Asian carp

<> Concerns raised about ability to stop Asian carp - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service again confirmed Thursday that small fish may be pulled along by barges going past electrical barriers, reigniting concerns that young Asian carp could be transported into the Great Lakes despite the barriers intended to keep them from migrating north out of Chicago waterways.

Friday, October 16, 2015

NEMWI Releases "How Clean Is Clean?"

<> NEMWI Releases "How Clean Is Clean?" - The Northeast-Midwest Institute released "How Clean Is Clean?" describing its cutting-edge research to protect the Great Lakes from future invasive species.

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

GLPF is Moving!

<> GLPF is Moving! - The offices of the Great Lakes Protection Fund are relocating to a different suite on October 15 and 16, 2015 -- 1560 Sherman Avenue, Suite 1370*, Evanston, IL 60201

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Great Lakes Leaders Stress Economic Importance of Seaway System

<> Great Lakes Leaders Stress Economic Importance of Seaway System - The NEMWI and the Great Lakes Seaway Partnership co-hosted a breakfast briefing on the Great Lakes Seaway Navigation System on October 7, 2015.

Friday, October 9, 2015

Annual Lake Erie walleye assessment begins next week

<> Annual Lake Erie walleye assessment begins next week - MDNR will conduct its annual walleye assessment in the west basin of Lake Erie near Monroe, beginning Oct. 12 and continuing through Oct. 16.