Michigan issues Lake Erie watershed plan to curb harmful algal blooms

David Panian, The Daily Telegram ADRIAN — State officials last month released a management plan for improving Lake Erie water quality, but environmental groups say the plan is flawed. The adaptive management plan is part of efforts in Michigan, Ohio … Continue Reading…

Lake Erie Turns Toxic Every Summer. Voluntary Approach Total Failure

The Center for Public Integrity – Jamie Smith Hopkins, Environment Editor and Senior Reporter OREGON, Ohio — It was sunny and 82 degrees, a perfect August day for a trip to the public beach just outside Toledo. But hardly anyone was here. … Continue Reading…

Attorney has ‘real faith’ tighter controls are in store for Lake Erie – Toledo Blade

Tom Henry, Toledo Blade The lead attorney in a landmark western Lake Erie case told about 50 people attending a private function Wednesday night she has “real faith and confidence” the ultimate decision rendered by Senior U.S. District Judge James G. … Continue Reading…