Great Lakes water temperatures on early decline?
Associated Press
August 30, 2017
Research scientist says each of the lakes is cooler than it was in late August last year.
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Officials: Asian carp found near Lake Michigan got past barriers
Associated Press
August 22, 2017
Investigation suggests carp somehow evaded three electric barriers 37 miles from the lake. But officials say they’re not sure how it happened.
Federal report proposes steps to keep Asian carp out of Great Lakes
Associated Press
August 10, 2017
Proposes a $275 million array of technological and structural upgrades at a crucial site in Illinois to prevent invasive Asian carp from reaching the Great Lakes and its vulnerable fish populations.
Federal funds support wildlife restoration in Michigan and Ohio
Associated Press
August 7, 2017
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The Great Lakes Commission says it has received $375,000 in federal funds for wildlife habitat restoration projects in areas of Michigan and Ohio long degraded by toxic pollution. Some of the
Big Lake Michigan kings are proving me wrong
Cory Yarmuth
August 4, 2017
I have been reading report after report of big kings being caught by anglers from Chicago all the way up to Milwaukee. Big kings, and in good numbers.
Army corps to release delayed report on blocking Asian carp
Associated Press
August 2, 2017
The corps says the report involving Illinois’ Brandon Road Lock and Dam will be made public Aug. 7.
Another algae ‘storm’ expected on Erie
Associated Press
July 18, 2017
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — A “significant” harmful algae bloom is expected to form in western Lake Erie this summer, though it probably won’t be as large as some previous formations that posed health risks and
Study looks at what happens to lake trout when released in upper Great Lakes
Michigan DNR
July 17, 2017
To ensure accurate data is being collected on fish being lost from angling, mortality estimates must include both fish harvested and fish that are released and then die as a result of fishing.
House panel to consider bill preserving Great Lakes cleanup
Associated Press
July 13, 2017
DETROIT — Congressional budget writers are proposing to overrule President Donald Trump’s call for eliminating a program that funds Great Lakes cleanup efforts. A House appropriations subcommittee is scheduled to consider a bill Wednesday
