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Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Cleveland, Feature Cleveland, Fish, Birds and Animals, James Proffitt, Latest News, News, Ohio, Recreation and Tourism, Recreational Hunting and Fishing, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology, Research, Who We Are and What We Do

Winous Point: Conservation and research play key roles in history of one of the oldest hunting clubs

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now February 26, 2021November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, James Proffitt, Lake Erie, Latest News, News, Recreation and Tourism, Recreational Hunting and Fishing, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology, Research, Who We Are and What We Do

Unexploded Ordnance: Lake Erie shoreline site of long-term munitions study

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now January 7, 2021November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Fish, Birds and Animals, Freighters, Habitat Restoration, History and Culture, Infrastructure, James Proffitt, Lake Erie, Latest News, News, Ohio, Recreation and Tourism, Recreational Hunting and Fishing, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Got Pike? Huron, Michigan, Ontario, Superior, yes. Erie, not so much.

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now December 23, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Agriculture, Algae Blooms, Authors, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, James Proffitt, Lake Erie, Latest News, News, Ohio, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Field Tiles: Continued use and improvement of drainage systems pose problems for Lake Erie

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now December 9, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Cleveland, Feature Cleveland, Fish, Birds and Animals, James Proffitt, Lake Erie, Latest News, News, Ohio, Recreation and Tourism, Recreational Hunting and Fishing, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Tourism, Who We Are and What We Do

Fall Brawl: Sheffield Lake fishing derby inspires intense angling

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now October 28, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Advocacy, Authors, Freighters, History and Culture, James Proffitt, Lake Erie, Latest News, Ohio, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Recreation and Tourism, Recreational Hunting and Fishing, Region, Who We Are and What We Do

Dave Spangler: Lake Erie loses tireless full-time advocate

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now October 28, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Advocacy, Authors, Drinking Water, James Proffitt, Lake Erie, Latest News, News, Ohio, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Legal Fees: Toledo residents to pay for LEBOR challenger Drewes Farms

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now October 27, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Fish, Birds and Animals, Indiana, James Proffitt, Lake Erie, Latest News, Michigan, News, Ohio, Ontario, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

C+: Western Lake Erie receives mediocre score on new report card

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now October 6, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, COVID-19, Fish, Birds and Animals, James Proffitt, Lake Erie, Latest News, News, Ohio, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Sturgeon, Who We Are and What We Do

Sturgeon Stocking: COVID-19 puts pause on popular sturgeon release program

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now September 10, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Agriculture, Algae Blooms, Authors, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, James Proffitt, Lake Erie, Latest News, News, Ohio, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Total Maximum Daily Load: Court case looks to push for Ohio EPA nutrients limit for Lake Erie

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now September 9, 2020November 9, 2025

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