Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Lake Superior water level now highest in 17 years

Lake Superior water level now highest in 17 years: See the amazing rise in past two years - The past few years have been wetter, snowier and colder than normal over the Lake Superior drainage basin. . .
 

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Water ban lifted in Monroe & Toledo area

Water ban lifted in Monroe area, Ohio - Associated Press - TOLEDO — A water ban that had 30,000 people in the Monroe area and hundreds of thousands in Ohio scrambling for drinking water has been lifted, Toledo Mayor D. Michael Collins announced Monday

Monday, August 4, 2014

Toledo, OH Urgent water notice!

Toledo, OH Urgent water notice! - 8/2/14. Chemists testing water at Toledo's Collins Park Water Treatment Plant had two sample readings for microcystin in excess of the recommended "DO NOT DRINK" 1 microgram per liter standard.  This notice applies to ALL customers of Toledo water.

  • Update, Toledo Water Crisis - 8/3/14. The Governor, City of Toledo, Lucas County Emergency Management Agency, Lucas County, surrounding cities, law enforcement, and health and safety personnel are working to resolve this issue as quickly as possible. 
  • IJC Statement On Toledo Water Crisis - The International Joint Commission (IJC) today expressed empathy for Toledo area residents affected by water contamination caused by toxins from excessive algae growth in Lake Erie. The IJC reiterated its call for action on reducing nutrient loading that contributes to the hazard. 

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Massive green algae outbreak a threat on Lake Erie as waters warm

Massive green algae outbreak a threat on Lake Erie as waters warm - Ohio state officials released the first beach advisory on July 23 after the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a June 2014 report predicting a significant threat to Lake Erie due to harmful algal blooms (HAB).

Monday, July 28, 2014

EPA Solicits Great Lakes Shoreline Cities Grant Proposals

EPA Solicits Great Lakes Shoreline Cities Grant Proposals - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a solicitation for a second round of Great Lakes Shoreline Cities Grants. EPA will award grants totaling up to $4.5 million to eligible shoreline cities to fund. . .
 

Monday, July 21, 2014

Senator Gillibrand: List microbeads as Great Lakes threat

Senator Gillibrand: List microbeads as Great Lakes threat - Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (N.Y.) wants the Environmental Protection Agency to list microbeads as Great Lakes contaminants.
 
 
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