U.S. researchers lend a hand to Guatemala’s Lake Atitlán
Lake Atitlán has been plagued by wastewater and watershed runoff for years, prompting the Global Nature Fund to dub it the “Threatened Lake of the Year” in 2009. The lake,[…]
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Blue-green algae contamination threatens Grand Lake
A new species of blue-green algae is appearing in thick mats on Grand Lake, Ohio’s largest inland lake, causing fish kills as well as concern for the health and safety[…]
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Asian carp catch near Lake Michigan confirms DNA evidence
For months, “show me a fish” has been a talking point of those opposed to Asian carp action. Well, they’ve got their fish. A 19-pound Asian carp was caught just[…]
New York ballast regulation a victory over Great Lakes invasive species
Great Lakes activists won a sizable victory in the war against invasive species last week. In short, New York courts upheld a new rule that requires all ocean-going ships passing[…]
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