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Algal blooms and E. coli dampen Ohio beach tourism
By: Kendall Crawford | The Ohio Newsroom
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (The Ohio Newsroom) — Ohio’s lakes and rivers can often provide towns with summer economic booms. But, the presence of algal blooms or E. coli in these waterways… Read More
Uncertain Future for Fund Dedicated to Cleaning Lake Erie
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The latest round of state budget cuts to offset the economic impact of COVID-19 has caused many departments to reevaluate their programs, this includes… Read More
Judge Allows Lawsuit Seeking Action on Lake Erie Algae
By: Associated Press
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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A federal judge in Ohio says an environmental group pushing for mandatory regulations to prevent toxic algae blooms on Lake Erie can move forward with its… Read More
Man Rescued After Clinging to Capsized Boat for 12 Hours
By: Associated Press
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PORT CLINTON, Ohio (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard says the crew on a Lake Erie fishing boat rescued a man who had been clinging to his capsized sailboat for… Read More
Senate GOP Creating “Open Dialogue” To Clean Lake Erie
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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Ohio Senate Republicans are saying one of their top goals is to protect what they believe to be the state’s number one natural resource: Lake Erie. They say keeping Lake… Read More
Funding To Protect Lake Erie Met With Reservations
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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More than $20 million could soon be pumped into projects that help keep Lake Erie clean. Most of that money would help fund equipment that helps limit nutrient runoff from… Read More
Public Health Advisory Empties Lake Erie Beach
By: Associated Press
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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) – A Lake Erie beach saw a drop in visitors over the Labor Day weekend as officials report high levels of toxic algae and E. coli bacteria… Read More
Algae Bill Revised to Allow Some Farmers A Limited Exemption
By: Associated Press
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Changes to a bill designed to reduce the toxic algae in Lake Erie would give some farmers a way to avoid penalties for a year or two if they violate… Read More
Fate Of Lake Erie Algae Legislation In Ohio Isn’t Clear Yet
By: Associated Press
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Ohio’s next move to cut down the algae that has been fouling Lake Erie in recent summers may be hitting a snag. Some Ohio lawmakers and those within Gov. John… Read More