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April 11th 2012

Video: Lake Erie Waterkeeper discusses algae crisis

Western Lake Erie Waterkeeper Sandy Bihn is on the front line of efforts to solve Lake Erie’s toxic algae crisis. In this video, Bihn discusses what’s causing the algae crisis and what could be done to solve this problem.

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March 31st 2012

Ohio residents fear repeat of Lake Erie algae bloom

One year after a toxic algae bloom covered 10 percent of Lake Erie, Ohio residents are on edge about what this summer might bring the state’s most popular tourist attraction. The 2011 algae bloom, which covered 990 square miles of … Continue reading →

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March 24th 2010

Task Force Letters Target GLRI Money

The US Senators on the Great Lakes Task Force need colleagues to sign onto a series of letters supporting $475 million in funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative by Thursday afternoon (that is tomorrow!). Multiple letters requesting funds for … Continue reading →

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March 17th 2010

EPA Seeks Public Input on Health of Waters

The US Environmental Protection Agency has set up a web forum for two-weeks where the public can weigh in on how to better manage our most significant water pollution problems. The online feedback will inform the discussion at the EPA’s … Continue reading →

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March 15th 2010

Great Lakes Task Force Letter Needs More Signatures

The Great Lakes Task Force is asking all Great Lakes lawmakers to sign onto a letter that advocates for full funding of important restoration programs by this Thursday. The letter will be delivered to the Ranking and Minority chairs on … Continue reading →

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