Lake Scientist

- — July 22, 2010
Indiana leading the way for lake pollution regulation

Indiana will be one of the first states to implement a numeric standard for the allowable levels of phosphorous in its lakes. Nutrient pollution, which includes phosphorous and nitrogen, has[…]

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- — July 21, 2010
Legal efforts against Asian carp continue

Five states are continuing the legal battle against the Asian carp. After the Supreme Court twice rejected requests for a preliminary injunction to close two Chicago locks, the Great Lakes[…]

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- — July 20, 2010
Obama’s new ocean policy encompasses Great Lakes

President Obama established yesterday a national stewardship policy that will protect the nation’s oceans as well as the Great Lakes. Many Great Lakes conservationists are calling the executive order a[…]

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- — July 19, 2010
Noise guns and mesh fence to help in fight against Asian carp

The latest efforts to stop Asian carp from entering the Great Lakes include a mesh fence and annoying noise. Congress was informed Wednesday during a hearing that underwater sound guns[…]

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