Friday, May 23, 2025
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…
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Ducks Unlimited Canada and partners conserve 96 acres in Lake Erie Watershed
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…
Research: More algal blooms likely in Lake Erie as deep-water oxygen levels continue to drop
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…
Investment to support Ontario farmers in Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair watersheds
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 partnerships for watershed evaluation in Lake Erie
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…
Governments Working to Improve Lake Erie Water Quality
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…
Canada Launches Living Lab—Ontario in Lake Erie Region
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…
More Frequent Wind Events Hurting Water Quality in Lake Erie: Study
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…
Funding Announced to Improve Water Quality in Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair Watersheds
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…
New Report Assesses Ecosystem Health of Western Lake Erie and the Detroit River
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…
New Funding to Help Improve Water Quality in Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair Watersheds
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.…
IJC Finds Increased Phosphorus in Lake Erie from Ont.
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 Receives Grant to Address Phosphorus Pollution in Lake Erie Watershed
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…
Nature Conservancy of Canada & Partners Help Protect Lake Erie Basin
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…
Swimmers Take On 24-Hour Challenge to Protect Lake Erie
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…
ALUS Canada Releases Details on Lake Erie Funding Plans
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…
Online Tracker, ErieStat, Launched for Lake Erie Phosphorus Reduction
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…
Lake Erie Action Plan to Reduce Phosphorus Loads by 40%
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…
A New Report Details Phosphorus Transmission to Lake Erie
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…
Grand River Secures $40K From Federal Government for 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…
Research on HABS and Lake Erie Water Quality
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.…
AquaHacking Offers Five Innovative Solutions for Lake Erie
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…
Grass Carp Eggs Found in Lake Erie Tributary
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…
Pollution of Lake Erie Causes $4B in Economic Damage
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…