Federal officials announced today they will commit $41 million more for programs to fight toxic algae in Lake Erie. … The money will pay for programs that prevent the annual formation of algae blooms that release toxins into Lake Erie … Continue Reading…
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ECCSCM was interviewed by Fred LeFebvre Morning Show on Toledo radio WSPD at 7 AM 3/24/16 about CAFO water pollution and its impact on Lake Erie and Toledo water quality. If you missed listening live, the interview is online at … Continue Reading…
Efforts to keep phosphorus (found in livestock manure and artificial fertilizers), from flowing into Lake Erie are falling drastically short of results needed. Cutting runoff to prevent harmful algae outbreaks requires sweeping changes on region’s farms, with one solution of converting … Continue Reading…
Scientists from University of Michigan, OSU, & Heidelberg released scenarios on how to decrease the 98% of Phosphorus input to Maumee watershed from agricultural sources. One conclusion: Convert 50% of Cropland to Grassland to reduce dissolved Phosphorus. Cows grazing in … Continue Reading…
Early signs of Algal Bloom on March 21, 2106. Location: West side of Ingall Highway, north of Packard Road, tributary to Lime Creek.Bean Creek/Tiffin Watershed, Medina Township, Lenawee County, Michigan. … Continue Reading…