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Illinois has become the first state to ban these synthetic microbeads. Brandis Friedman of WTTW Chicago reports on the potential hazards. More...
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City of Chicago officials are re-testing its Lake Michigan water supply as a safety precaution following Saturday's declaration that the Toledo, Ohio, water supply from Lake Erie is unsafe to drink. More...
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The state is revising its long-term fisheries management plan for Wisconsin's Lake Michigan waters and citizens are invited to provide input through a series of four meetings set for next week. More...
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The statement added that treatment plants in Chatham-Kent and Elgin regularly test for microcystin, a type of toxin that can cause liver and kidney damage. "None have been detected," the ministry said. More...
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The International Joint Commission's Health Professionals Advisory Board wants to examine contaminants at beaches as one of several indicators of the overall health of the Great Lakes. More...
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A portion of the Grand Sable Dunes in Grand Marais, Mich. is now closed to the public because of hazardous erosion. More...
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Ozaukee County's only breakwater wall is crumbling into Lake Michigan and repairs are being made in Port Washington, Wisc. but it's not a permanent fix. More...
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The Ohio Department of Natural Resources champions an aggressive, proactive strategy to protect Lake Erie from a silver and bighead carp invasion. More...
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Asian carp private members' bill to be tabled by Brian Masse
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Windsor West NDP MP and border critic Brian Masse will table a private members' bill designed to reduce the threat of Asian carp in the Great Lakes at his first opportunity during the fall session of Parliament. More... -
Restore America's Estuaries and The Coastal Society have announced the first ever national summit that will bring together the restoration and coastal management communities for an integrated discussion to explore issues, solutions and lessons learned. The summit takes place Nov. 1-6 in Washington, D.C. More...
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A handy new website, milwcountybeaches.org, lets beachgoers in Milwaukee County, Wis., check on real-time weather and water conditions, including the presence of potentially deadly rip currents. The site shares a wide range of beach information for all nine county beaches. More...
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The 2014 Upper Midwest Invasive Species Conference will be held in Duluth, Minn., on Oct. 20-22, 2014, to exchange information on all invasive aquatic and terrestrial plant, animal, insect and pathogen species. The goal is to strengthen management of invasive species, especially prevention, control, and containment. More...
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Online registration is currently open for the 2014 Great Lakes Commission Annual Meeting, an opportunity for Great Lakes stakeholders to convene with colleagues and share perspectives on important Great Lakes issues. This year's meeting takes place in Buffalo, N.Y., on Sept. 29-30. Register now! More...
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From islands and sand dunes to unique habitats, the Great Lakes contain some of the best "wild places" on Earth. Detroit Public Television and The Nature Conservancy will broadcast the next episode of Great Lakes Now Connect: Wild Places on Tues., Aug. 5, from 12pm-2pm ET. More...
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The Alger County Michigan State University Extension's Life of Lake Superior program has been teaching kids about the impact of Lake Superior on science, history, arts, culture and the local economy for the last 14 years. More...
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The Losinskis are divers -- David has been diving since 1977; his son, Drew, since 2002 -- and both are former members of the St. Clair County Dive Team. They've seen lots of things underwater, but the story of the P39 fighter lost just off the Port Huron beachfront touched them. More...
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Lake Superior is know for its beautiful water, rocky shores, sandy beaches, and clean, cool water. But cooling off from the summer heat can be dangerous. More...
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Other than naming a new CEO immediately, Casablanca Capital will probably pursue the sale of three of Cliffs' four operating segments: its Asia-Pacific iron ore business, its Eastern Canadian iron ore operations and its North American coal unit. More...
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The 14th Annual Great Lakes Beach Conference takes place Nov. 12-14 in Toronto, Ont. The conference features workshops on beach monitoring, utilizing sanitary survey data, and an introduction and hands-on training on the "Virtual Beach" system. Online registration is now available, and abstracts must be submitted by Aug. 11. More...
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In April, it was learned from a report released by the Nature Conservancy and several other entities that a number of water samples taken from the Muskingum River had tested positive for the environmental DNA (eDNA) of bighead carp. More...
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The Niagara Falls region makes water quality results available tot he public, with online beach details including whether water is safe for swimming, water temperature, maps, information about beach amenities such as washrooms and parking, and links to weather forecasts for both lakes Erie and Ontario. More...
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Thanks to a funding partnership between Canada, Ontario and the Municipality of South Dundas, the Iroquois Wastewater Treatment Plant is fully upgraded and operational. More...
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Addressing the problems associated with how to deal with dredging sediment has been one that has been sought for more than 30 years. Increased efforts are needed now more than ever with the algae blooms problems in Lake Erie More...
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Isle Royale National Park Superintendent Phyllis Green pounced when she learned in 2007 that an invasive virus deadly to dozens of freshwater fish species was creeping toward her island. More...
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Orange signs warning of toxic algae went up along Lake Erie on Thursday -- the first of the summer. More...