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Divide: Federal agencies, advocates differ on Asian carp strategy
-Some feel commercial fishing and electrical barriers are enough to keep the carp out of the Great Lakes, while others are pushing for the Brandon Road lock project.
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Siege: Asian carp at the gates of the Great Lakes
-The Asian carp invasion is a problem that the Great Lakes can expect to deal with for decades to come, according to experts.
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Powerful storms hit Great Lakes coastline communities, knocking down power lines
-Utilities are trying to restore power as winds buffet the region and waves pound the Lake Michigan and Lake Superior coasts. The storms also are causing widespread lakeside erosion, putting properties at risk.
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Enbridge Line 5 and Other PipelinesEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and FrackingIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsNatasha BlakelyProtectCameras, Vessels, Warning System: Enbridge increases security of Line 5 pipeline
-Enbridge is introducing three new security measures “to reduce risk further until and while the tunnel’s being built,” Enbridge President and CEO Al Monaco said on Thursday.
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Waters Restored – Episode 1006
-Floating islands on the Chicago River are creating habitats for fish, turtles and birds inside the city waterway, while up…
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Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and SailingChicagoFeature-ChicagoIllinoisLake MichiganLatest NewsLorraine BoissoneaultPlayPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeProtectRecreation and TourismRegionWaterfront DevelopmentTaking out the Trash: Shedd Aquarium offers a new kayak experience for visitors
-The educational kayak tour on the Chicago River includes ecosystem monitoring, knowledgeable guides and participants getting their hands dirty for the sake of conservation.
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AdvocacyEquity and Environmental JusticeLake ErieLake HuronLake MichiganLake OntarioLake SuperiorLatest NewsNewsPolicyPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeProtectResourceThe StatesU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsWater Quality and Restoration EffortsTrump administration drops Obama-era water protection rule
-The Trump administration on Thursday revoked an Obama-era regulation that shielded many U.S. wetlands and streams from pollution but was opposed by developers and farmers who said it hurt economic development and infringed on property rights.
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BudgetFish, Birds and AnimalsFoodHabitat RestorationIndigenous CommunitiesLake SuperiorLatest NewsMichiganNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeProtectRecreational Hunting and FishingThe StatesTribal Governments and First NationsU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsWater Quality and Restoration EffortsEPA gives $3.7M to protect endangered Lake Superior’s Buffalo Reef
-The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative has awarded $3.7 million to efforts to restore the Buffalo Reef in Lake Superior. The money is going toward a dredging operation.
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AuthorsBeaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and SailingClimate ChangeCommercial FishingGary WilsonLatest NewsMunicipalitiesNewsPolicyProtectRecreation and TourismRegionResourceScience, Technology, ResearchShipping and PortsThe StatesWaterfront DevelopmentLake Levels: Army Corps says remain cautious as fall storm season approaches
-While Great Lakes water levels have started to decline, the U.S. Army Corps warns that the late August through December storm season remains a hazard.
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