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Smaller algae bloom forecast for Lake Erie
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But it could have been smaller. Studies indicate lingering effects of phosphorus from last year’s record-breaker.
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U.S. and Canada work to limit Lake Erie phosphorus
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The new limits aim to dramatically reduce the risk for harmful algae blooms.
Water
Lake Erie algae blooming fast
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NOAA-predicted algae bloom could be second worst in Lake Erie, but it doesn’t necessarily mean there will be another water shutdown.
Water
Lake Erie algae forecast is grim
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That doesn’t necessarily mean there will be more water shutdowns like the one in Toledo last year.
Echo
Proposing phosphorus reduction in Lake Erie
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U.S. and Canadian scientists are proposing new limits on phosphorus pollution to Lake Erie from farm fields and sewage treatment plants.
Nearshore
Record rains could produce record algae; farmers gain support for longterm solution
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Michigan official: The problem didn’t happen overnight and won’t get fixed overnight
Nearshore
Farmers gain access to new federal algae-fighting funds
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Farmers from Ohio, Michigan, Indiana will share $17.5 million to reduce phosphorus pollution in Lake Erie.
Water
Hundreds meet to discuss Toledo water quality, algae
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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.
Land
Ohio farmers point to algae law loophole
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Ohio’s new fertilizer certification law may be a step toward better management of algae threats to drinking water. But critics say its voluntary nature, delayed implementation and failure to address manure are significant flaws.
Water
Toledo water crisis passes but longterm threat looms
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The Great Lakes region and the rest of nation face more fertilizer-fueled algae attacks on water quality.