Tag Archives: Fishing

May 16th 2013

New boats cruise for trash in Cleveland harbor

Two unique vessels with great names — Flotsam and Jetsam — are patrolling the waters of Cleveland harbor in search of debris. The boats, which were launched last year, are expected to collect up to 800 tons of debris annually … Continue reading

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September 21st 2012

Great Lakes resources support $14 billion economy

It’s no secret that the Great Lakes are the backbone of the region’s economy; a new report quantifies a portion of their tremendous economic value. In 2009, 273,410 people were employed in businesses that depend on Great Lakes resources, earning $6.9 … Continue reading

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July 5th 2012

Good news for Lake Erie: Algae blooms will be mild this summer

Scientists on Thursday said the toxic algae blooms that have plagued Lake Erie for much of the past decade will be mild this summer. This is great news for the health of the lake and the region’s $10 billion tourism … Continue reading

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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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