Nearshore
Old specimen provides new insight into invasive algae
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New study shows aggressive invader may have made its way into North America earlier than previously understood.
Birds
Black tern numbers plummet, invasives largely to blame
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The once-abundant black tern is far less abundant in Great Lakes wetlands.
environmental politics
Local agencies want federal tools with teeth to tackle Lake Erie pollution
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Toledo and Lucas County officials are leading the fight to curb Ohio’s algae-feeding pollutants. It’s a role they say should be played by the U.S. EPA.
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Michigan wants lead out of all pipes in 20 years
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New rules would require pipe replacement and reduce the acceptable level of lead in drinking water from 15 parts per billion to 10 parts per billion.
Green Gavel
Former New York paper mill official convicted of Clean Water Act violations
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Michael Ward failed to alert his supervisors at the APC Paper Group mill in Norfolk that the mill was exceeding the maximum daily level of discharges allowed under its state permit.
Fish
Scientists track prehistoric fish with 21st century satellites
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Science using high-tech methods is revealing secrets about a prehistoric fish.
Air
Satellite reveals van Gogh got it right
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Did Mother Nature look over van Gogh’s shoulder for this one? Or is it the other way around?
Fish
Researchers ask public for fish guts and the money to study them
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This citizen science project gives clues on how to better manage Great Lakes fish stocks.
Fish
Saginaw Bay perch populations up against the wall(eye)
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Walleye populations in Lake Huron and the Saginaw Bay have bounced back powerfully, just a few decades after they came close to disappearing. Some scientists worry that perch are paying the price.
Fish
Hurricane recordings point to possible future for Great Lakes monitoring
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Great Lakes researchers hope that year-long recording of underwater sounds near Puerto Rico could lead to similar recording of fish and other watery sounds here.