A potentially harmful algae bloom covered more than 700 square miles in the western basin of Lake Erie last week, turning the lake bright green and alarming residents and local officials. Scientists say that algae blooms have been a growing … Continue Reading…
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Toledo — For nearly a week, the Maumee River that runs through the downtown has looked like the Chicago River after it’s dyed for St. Patrick’s Day. An algal bloom has turned the river, western edge of Lake Erie from here … Continue Reading…
Dave Spangler, vice president of the Lake Erie Charter Association, told people aboard his vessel the noxious algae has driven away 25 to 30 percent of his business, and hurt property values near his lakefront condo. “Our business is entirely … Continue Reading…
Algae advisory keeps many away from Maumee Bay State Park Signs on Beach: Avoid water: “That looks like spilled paint” “Has Green globs floating below the Surface” “Avoid Swallowing Lake Water” The beaches at Maumee Bay State Park were unusually … Continue Reading…
Activists call for ‘impaired’ designation for western basin hree local environmental activists called on Toledo and Ohio leaders Thursday to more vigorously pursue “impaired” status for western Lake Erie under the Clean Water Act, arguing that merely monitoring pollutants after … Continue Reading…