Tag Archives: Ohio

June 5th 2012

Get involved in historic efforts to save the Great Lakes

Ohio is a battleground state in the 2012 presidential election and some political pundits believe the Buckeye state could determine whether President Obama or former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney occupies the White House for the next four years. Here’s one … Continue reading

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June 5th 2012

Ohioans Support Continued Action on Great Lakes Funding, Asian Carp

New Poll: 72 percent of voters support continuing restoration funding, with strong support from Republicans, Democrats and Independents CLEVELAND (June 5, 2012) – Ohioans of all political colors agree that the federal government should be protecting and spending money to … Continue reading

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May 30th 2012

Two Great Lakes tributaries on the road to recovery

Recent announcements by officials in Ohio and New York provided striking evidence that parts of the Great Lakes are recovering from a toxic waste hangover that plagued North America’s freshwater seas for much of the 20th century. Government officials recently … Continue reading

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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 28th 2012

Huge cleanup brings lower Ashtabula River back to life

After decades of abuse and neglect, Ohio’s Ashtabula River is reclaiming some of its natural grandeur.

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