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Proposed changes to Lake Ontario water levels would help wetlands, hurt homeowners
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The IJC recommends increased water level fluctuation on Lake Ontario to spur wetland health.
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Coal tar sealant linked to toxic chemicals in water, air
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Coal tar sealants protect pavement from cracking and splitting from the elements.
But new research shows the sealant is a major source of toxic chemicals in nearby air and water.
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Hunting Wisconsin sandhill cranes could threaten their diversity, survival
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The debate in Wisconsin over sandhill crane hunting is heating up. Research shows that the cranes are genetically diverse, which is a strength that hunting could severely impact.
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Low speed electric cars popping up in small communities; safety concerns remain
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A resort community in northwest Michigan has adopted the latest in green transit – low speed vehicles. While the little electric cars are environmentally friendly, their size and design are spurring safety concerns.
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Chemical levels in Saginaw Bay fish depend on where they hang out
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Male walleye and prey fish in the Saginaw River have almost three times more chemicals in them than their bay dwelling counterparts. The chemicals, PBDE’s, are sticking in the river sediment.
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Keeping climate change on regional agendas despite public apathy
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The climate is changing. Great Lakes organizations and officials are trying to make sure restoration work is done with this in mind. But climate change remains a low national priority.
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Feds propose a fuel exemption for steamships that switch to diesel engines
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There are thirteen ships on the Great Lakes that use steam engines that belch sulfur into the air. The EPA wants to exempt them from an upcoming fuel standard if they switch to cleaner engines.
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How Asian carp ruined a relationship
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Apparently threatening to completely upend entire ecosystems isn’t enough for Asian carp. Nope. Now they’re ruining my personal relationships. It started as most of my days do … coffee and reading up on the basin. But there was a new lady friend with me this morning.
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Canadian, US scientists trying to revive Atlantic salmon in Lake Ontario
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Atlantic salmon once thrived in Lake Ontario but went extinct when their habitat and spawning grounds were ruined. U.S. and Canadian scientists are now trying to bring the species back.
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Great Lakes scientists educate communities; put research to work
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Scientific research is often poorly understood by citizens and policymakers alike. Two federally funded Great Lakes reserves are bucking that trend by connecting research to the community and its leaders.