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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 farmland. But there are state leaders and environmental advocates who believe that’s still not good enough. The bill would also increase funding to voluntary projects… 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 in the water. The Blade reports (http://bit.ly/2wElJ6t ) the beaches at Maumee Bay State Park were placed under a public health advisory after algae testing… 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 a proposed ban on spreading manure. Generally, the measure would prohibit farmers from spreading livestock manure on frozen fields or when heavy rain is in… 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 Kasich’s administration no longer appear to be on the same page when it comes to legislation now being considered. The Ohio House is ready to… Read More