Tuesday, October 7, 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…
Key Player Projects: Lake Erie
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…
Nature-based healing: Wetland conservation for healthy lakes
Decisions made today at every level of government and civil society will determine the future of summer holidays and day trips to local lakes in…
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…
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…
Canada, Ontario Release Draft Agreement on Great Lakes Water Quality
A draft of the proposed Canada-Ontario Agreement (COA) on Great Lakes Water Quality and Ecosystem Health has been released by the Government of Canada and…
Wetland Restoration Improves Wildlife Habitat in Elgin County
Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and Elgin Stewardship Council (ESC) have announced progress on wetland restoration in Elgin County, Ontario improving wildlife habitat and improving water quality…
Long-Term Study of Conservation Tillage Unearths Nutrient Transport Changes
A new study from the American Society of Agronomy has detailed how the switch to conservation tillage has impacted a southwestern Ohio lake over two…
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…
RFP Released to Address Phosphorus in Agricultural Runoff
The Thames River Phosphorus Reduction Collaborative (PRC) has released a request for proposal (RFP) for technologies to assist in the interception and removal of phosphorus…
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…
Regional HELP Clean Water Project Wraps After 14 Years
On Friday, Mayor Matt Brown of London, Ontario marked the successful completion of the HELP Clean Water (Huron-Elgin-London Project Clean Water) project, a multi-year, multi-million-dollar regional…
Farmers, Cities Team Up to Help Meet 40 Per Cent Target
The Thames River Phosphorus Reduction Collaborative (PRC) is moving into the next phase in developing practical ways to reduce the amount of phosphorus getting into…
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…