Environmental Defence Canada hosted the seventh annual #WeAreLakeErie Day, a call to action on social media for Ontarians to do what they can to protect Lake Erie and its water. Read the full story by News Today.
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Throughout January, ice across the basin expanded beyond early projections that suggested the winter of 2022 might feature near-record low ice coverage. Now, maximum ice cover is expected to peak at 49 percent, a substantial jump from initial National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasting model. Read the full story by MLive. Read the full story
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Cleveland suburbs must end sewer overflows to Lake Erie
The city of Elyria, Ohio agreed to complete a series of capital projects to eliminate discharges of untreated sewage from its sewer system into the Black River, which sits 10 miles upstream from Lake Erie. Read the full story by Environment News Service. Read the full story
Michigan research boat gets new Great Lakes mission with invasive species grant
A retired 50-foot state research vessel will sail into a new mission as an educational tool in Alpena, Michigan. The vessel will help visitors can learn about aquatic invasive species in the Great Lakes and their effects on fisheries. Read the full story by MLive. Read the full story
Smart buoys return to Lake Erie to help monitor water quality and conditions
The smart buoys that have become an important source of data for Cleveland Water and other organizations that monitor Lake Erie were redeployed this week. Read the full story by The Plain Dealer. Read the full story