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Lake Erie’s Sturgeon Revival: Biggest fish makes its return to Maumee, Lake Erie with new yearly boost
- by James ProffittFor the second year, 3,000 lake sturgeon were released into the Maumee River in a collaborative effort between U.S. state, federal and Canadian agencies.
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Understanding Algal Blooms: Conference reveals new projects, looks at Chesapeake Bay’s example
- by James ProffittThe fourth annual event touched on a variety of resources, news, trends and possible solutions relating to Lake Erie’s toxic algae problem.
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Voters on Pollution: New poll says northwest Ohio voters support CAFOs crackdown
- by James ProffittThe poll, released by the Environmental Law & Policy Center, follows a study that was released by the center in May showing that concentrated animal feeding operations were a major source of nutrient pollution in Lake Erie.
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Lake Water to Tap Water: Making Great Lakes water drinkable is not easy
- by James ProffittThe process to turn Great Lakes water into municipal drinking water involves many steps, including preventing harmful algal blooms from contaminating the water with toxins.
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Rights of Nature: Gaining traction around the world while facing serious opposition almost everywhere
- by James ProffittRights of Nature, while still struggling to get a foothold in the U.S. and Great Lakes area, has been gaining popularity much quicker overseas.
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Legacy Boats on Lake Erie: Wooden boats once ruled the waters of the Great Lakes
- by James ProffittWooden boats, which once populated Lake Erie in large numbers, remain a popular sight with collectors and boaters.
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7.5 on Severity Index: Projections for Lake Erie toxic algae worse than 2018
- by James ProffittThe 2019 forecast offered by NOAA stands at 7.5 – worse than last year but not as bad as the 2011 and 2015 blooms.
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Winds of Change: Wind turbines on Lake Erie spark big support and big debate
- by James ProffittThe project, called Icebreaker Wind, would be the first off-shore, freshwater installation in the U.S. Though the initial proposal involves six turbines, critics have pointed out both that approving these could lead to many more and that many residents have no idea that this project is even in the works.
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Sandusky Bay Initiative: Ohio DNR plans massive multi-project initiative to transform the bay’s waters
- by James ProffittThe Sandusky Bay Initiative involves projects aimed at restoring wetlands and aquatic ecosystems, reducing wave action and improving water clarity.
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Animal Culprit: Study Points to Animal Farms as Growing Contributors to Lake Erie Algae
- by James ProffittA recent study is claiming that animal farms in the Maumee watershed are a growing contributor to Lake Erie’s algal bloom problem.
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