Lake Scientist

- — August 25, 2010
Thick algal mats sighted at Lake Tahoe

Lake clarity near the shores of Lake Tahoe has succumbed to a noticeable degree of bio-fouling as of late. Thick mats of algae have coated many of the rocks along[…]

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- — August 25, 2010
Island nature preserve provides habitat for Lake Erie water snake, migratory birds

A newly-created 7.8-acre nature preserve on Middle Bass Island will protect a vital habitat to migratory birds as well as the Lake Erie water snake. “This preserve’s position on the[…]

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- — August 24, 2010
Virginia assesses state water quality, the good and the bad

Water quality evaluation results for the entire state of Virginia were released yesterday by the state’s Department of Environmental Quality. The water quality assessment integrated report detailed a six-year water[…]

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- — August 24, 2010
Federal judge will hear Asian carp case

After months of trying, five Great Lakes states will have their day in court to argue for Chicago-area lock closures to stop the Asian carp. A three-hour initial hearing was[…]

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