Sport fish have declined significantly in portions of the Upper Mississippi River infested with Asian carp, adding evidence to fears about the invader’s threat to native species, according to a new study.
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Low on the List: How did the Great Lakes fare and feature in Canada’s 2019 federal election?
High water levels and plastic pollution were two Great Lakes issues brought up in the run up to the election.
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Brian Owens, Fish, Birds and Animals, Food, Invasive Species, Latest News, News, Recreation and Tourism, Recreational Hunting and Fishing, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology, Research, Who We Are and What We Do
Mercury Levels Maintained: Invasive mussels keep mercury levels high in Great Lakes fish
The spread of invasive zebra and quagga mussels in the Great Lakes started a chain of events resulting in high mercury levels in lake trout.
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Chicago canal to close at times next week for mapping work
A section of a Chicago-area canal that forms part of the waterway linking Lake Michigan with the Illinois River will be closed at times this week.
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Governor: Ohio plan to clean Lake Erie will work, take time
Ohio’s new strategy to combat the toxic algae plaguing Lake Erie will focus on reducing agriculture runoff that feeds the yearly outbreaks by offering farmers financial incentives to change their practices, Gov. Mike DeWine said Thursday.
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Fighting invasive species on one island led to plan for all
Michigan researchers recently created a series of steps to show people how to rid Great Lakes islands of plants and animals that invade their ecosystems.
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Deja Vu: Will threat of westward water trains prompt action by Great Lakes governors?
The issue of Great Lakes water diversions comes back to the forefront with a recent attempt by a Minnesota company to look into diverting water to Colorado.
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Ian Wendrow, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News, Who We Are and What We Do
Great Lakes Energy News Roundup: Line 5 pipeline updates in Ohio, Wis. and Minn., and some renewables face uncertain future
Catch the latest in Great Lakes energy news in Great Lakes Now’s fortnightly energy-related headline roundup.
Posted inAP, Article, Groundwater Contamination, Habitat Restoration, Minnesota, News, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts
Hundreds of waterways added to Minnesota list of impaired waters
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has added 581 waterways to its list of impaired waters in its biennial report to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released Wednesday.
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Judge allows lawsuit seeking action on Lake Erie algae
A federal judge in Ohio says an environmental group pushing for mandatory regulations to prevent toxic algae blooms on Lake Erie can move forward with its lawsuit.