COMMENTARY: Predicting future levels of the Great Lakes has high uncertainty

COMMENTARY: Predicting future levels of the Great Lakes has high uncertainty - We simply do not know if water levels will decline, increase, or stay approximately constant over the rest of this century.

COMMENTARY: What will it take to save Lake Erie?

COMMENTARY: What will it take to save Lake Erie? - Toledo Blade editor calls for action to save Lake Erie from pollution

Hundreds meet to discuss Toledo water quality, algae

<> Hundreds meet to discuss Toledo water quality, algae - They told Ohio's Lake Erie legislators what should be done to reduce the lake's toxic algae – and protect drinking water for millions of residents. Lake Erie Algae Bloom Crisis Is Putting Pressure On Ohio, Farm States To Tackle Agricultural Pollution Problems - On the shores of Lake Erie, the immediate sense of crisis has passed. Following the toxic algae that bloomed in the lake earlier this month, forcing residents of Toledo, Ohio to rely on bottled water for their drinking supply. . . Ballville Dam's fate takes on new urgency in wake of water crisis - Toledo's recent water crisis heightened concern from some who want to make sure the proposed removal of the Sandusky River's Ballville Dam doesn't worsen algal blooms. Detroit's sewage overflow feeds Lake Erie algae growth - The near-historic rainfall last week that left cars stranded and roads closed across Metro Detroit also will likely make Lake Erie's algae-fouled beaches worse for neighbors to the south.

<> USDA Invests New Conservation Funds to Improve Lake Erie Water Quality - August 19, 2014--Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that $2 million in conservation funds will be sent to Ohio to help implement conservation techniques that will help improve water quality.

Register Today for Our 2014 Great Lakes Restoration Conference

Register Today for Our 2014 Great Lakes Restoration Conference - If you haven't already registered for the September 2014 Great Lakes Restoration Conference, there is still time! Learn more about the conference and register today! The Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition. . .

Great Lakes Now: The Algae Crisis

Great Lakes Now: The Algae Crisis - The algae bloom crisis in Lake Erie is prompting regional and national concern. Detroit Public Television, in conjunction with The Nature Conservancy, partnered to provide critical and in-depth information. . .

 

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Lake Erie fish should be safe to eat, scientists say

Lake Erie fish should be safe to eat, scientists say - Tests done last year and in 2011 -- the worst year on record for massive harmful algal blooms -- showed the fish were not contaminated with the toxin. . .

 

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Sen. Pavlov's testimony to the Deep Geologic Repository Joint Review Panel

Sen. Pavlov's testimony to the Deep Geologic Repository Joint Review Panel – Michigan Senator Phil Pavlov (R-St. Clair and Lapeer Counties): What I intend to present is a compelling case that Ontario Power Generation's proposal to permanently bury the equivalent of about 53 million gallons of radioactive waste on the shore of Lake Huron is contrary to sound public policy and breeches the fiduciary responsibility that we are all obliged to carry out as policy makers within the Great Lakes basin.

• Panel denies Pavlov right to present public testimony on behalf of Thumb area residents - Decision contradicts the intent of Boundary Waters Treaty

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