
Brock research investigating potential neurotoxin in Lake Erie algae
Algae that wash up on shorelines and start turning black aren’t just a smelly eyesore — they could also be the source of a dangerous…
Algae that wash up on shorelines and start turning black aren’t just a smelly eyesore — they could also be the source of a dangerous…
Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is celebrating the recent acquisition of 96 acres, (38.84 hectares) of valuable wetland, grassland, and forest habitat in Amaranth, Ontario. The…
Toronto – Researchers at York University went searching for the fossilized remains of small insect larvae called chironomids, found in sediment in Lake Erie, to find a…
The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing $2.58 million to protect the Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair watershed areas. The investment will go…
ALUS, a leading Canadian association working on natural solutions for farmers and ranchers, recently announced that with the support of partners it will be scaling…
The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing more than $2.5 million to help farmers improve water quality and soil health in the Lake Erie…
The Government of Canada has announced an investment of $4.2 million to launch Living Lab—Ontario in the Lake Erie region. New research undertaken through Living…
Climate change is leading to poorer water quality in Lake Erie, according to a new study led by University of Guelph researchers. More frequent extreme…
The governments of Canada and Ontario will soon be accepting applications for a new round of project funding to help farmers improve water quality in…
A new report has found that Western Lake Erie is now at risk of crossing several potential tipping points caused by the interactions of a…
The governments of Canada and Ontario will be committing additional funding to help improve water quality in the Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair watersheds.…
According to new research commissioned by the International Joint Commission (IJC), between 2007 and 2012, the amount of commercial fertilizer applied to agricultural watersheds draining…
Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies Inc. announced that its been awarded a grant from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) for a research project that will address both non-point and point…
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) and Long Point Basin Land Trust (LPBLT) have announced the protection of four sites totalling 145 hectares. These sites…
A group of four swimmers are preparing to complete a series of 10 swims in locations across Lake Erie, all in a span of 24…
Following last week’s announcement of new funding for Great Lakes projects, ALUS Canada has described some of the projects to which its $600,000 in funding…
The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) has launched ErieStat, a website that tracks progress toward the binational shared goal of reducing phosphorus in Lake Erie by 40 per cent, and reports…
The governments of Canada and Ontario have released the final Lake Erie Action Plan. The plan identifies more than 120 federal, provincial, and partner actions…
Today, the International Joint Commission (IJC) released its report, Fertilizer Application Patterns and Trends and Their Implications for Water Quality in the Western Lake Erie…
The Grand River Conservation Authority has received $40,000 from the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change to contribute to the goals of the Lake Erie Lakewide…
Water quality conditions in Lake Erie continue to pose health risks for Ohioans in coastal communities that use the lake as their drinking water source.…
Leaders from government, First Nations, philanthropically minded businesses, and youth activists came together for the 2017 AquaHacking Summit to address the many issues facing the…
Yesterday, the U.S.’s Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee and the bi-national Council of Great Lakes Fishery Agencies announced the discovery of grass carp eggs in…
A new and unique report from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) has found that pollution has damaged Lake Erie’s economic value by $4…