Environmental groups threaten to sue over Lake Erie’s toxic algae
The algae blooms in the shallowest of the Great Lakes pose a threat to both drinking water and wildlife.
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As presidency winds down, Obama environmental legacy at stake
But of note is the latest eleventh-hour action by the administration, when the Agriculture and Interior departments declined to renew mineral leases critical for a $2.8 billion copper-nickel mine upstream from northeastern Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
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Wetland protection gets boost in New Hampshire
Two projects, both getting $400,000, will conserve land.
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Chronic wasting disease found in eastern Iowa deer farm
Disease detected as part of state’s voluntary monitoring program for the disease.
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Wisconsin DNR OKs plan for rec area at former ammo plant
The DNR’s plan includes a mixture of uses, including hunting and trapping.
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Scientists propose ways to measure Great Lakes water quality
Additionally, the researchers call for close monitoring of invasive Asian carp, which might out-compete native fish species if they infest the Great Lakes.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife eyes extensive protection of New England national refuge
Preferred proposal would seek expanded authority to acquire up to more than 197,000 acres for the refuge.
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Wisconsin study focuses on thriving Green Bay whitefish population
Study will rely heavily on guides this ice-fishing season.
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3 bighorn sheep in Deadwood, S.D., herd die of pneumonia
Other bighorns have died in recent weeks, and one official said the positive tests are a “big concern” — but there are reasons for hope, too.
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