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‘Astonishing’ increase in Lake Erie surface temperature this summer, scientist says

On: July 9, 2025

The surface temperature in the western basin of Lake Erie is currently 26 degrees Celsius (78.8 degrees Fahrenheit), and even higher in some places. Elevated water temperature is a contributor to the formation of blue-green algae, which can produce toxins that are harmful to humans and pets. Read the full story by CBC News.

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250709-lakeerie-increase-surface-temperature

Hannah Reynolds

New strategy aims to protect Lake Huron shoreline from climate change

On: July 9, 2025

Local municipalities and environmental partners are coming together in a landmark effort to build climate resilience along the shores of Lake Huron. Maitland Conservation is launching the Southern Lake Huron Coastal Adaptation Strategy, a comprehensive initiative aimed at protecting 56 kilometers of shoreline from the increasing impacts of climate change. Read the full story by CKNX News Today.

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250709-lakehuron-shoreline-climate

Hannah Reynolds

Ask captive piping plover caretakers about their gig at U-M bio station

On: July 9, 2025

Scientists and students at the University of Michigan Biological Station in Pellston, Michigan, will host a public open house where visitors can learn about the station’s ongoing scientific studies, including the Great Lakes Piping Plover Conservation Team. Read the full story by MLive.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250709-pipingplover-captive-um-bio-station

Hannah Reynolds

Could new fishfinder technology sink muskie population?

On: July 9, 2025

A simmering debate over the use of forward-facing sonar to catch fish is heating up on Northwestern Ontario’s Eagle Lake with its world-class muskie fishery. A group of lodge owners on the lake is urging anglers to voluntarily avoid using the advanced technology, out of fear it’s threatening the health of the muskellunge population. Read the full story by Bradford Today.

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250709-fishfinder-technology-muskie-population

Hannah Reynolds

Scientists test methods to fight invasive mussels in Lake Michigan

On: July 9, 2025

Scientists are trying new strategies to manage invasive mussels in Lake Michigan after decades of ecological disruption caused by the fast-spreading species. Read the full story by WISN-TV – Milwaukee, WI.

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250709-invasivemussels-lakemichigan

Hannah Reynolds

U.S. EPA extends grants to help farmers control nutrient runoff into Lake Erie

On: July 7, 2025

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is providing $3.7 million in grants to four organizations to help farmers manage their nutrient applications in the watershed of Lake Erie’s Western Basin. Read the full story by The Plain Dealer.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250707-lake-erie-funding

Great Lakes water levels rise into summer months. What were the levels in June?

On: July 7, 2025

The water levels in the Great Lakes are continuing their seasonal rise into the summer months, with predictions for them to peak later in July or August. Read the full story by Erie Times-News.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250707-lake-levels

Western Lake Erie’s 2025 algal bloom has begun

On: July 7, 2025

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said in a bulletin issued Thursday that “patches” of cyanobacteria, commonly called blue-green algae, have been detected via satellite in western Lake Erie. Read the full story by the Toledo Blade.

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250707-lake-erie-bloom

Plan to reopen a commercial port on Lake Superior gets a financial boost

On: July 7, 2025

The Biigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nation announced that it will contribute $1 million toward reestablishing Ontario’s Peninsula Harbour Port as a modern, functional transportation hub. Organizers have said the facility, to be constructed on the site Marathon Pulp’s former mill, will be the only commercial port between Thunder Bay and Sault Ste. Marie. Read the full story by Timmins Today.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250707-marathon-port

COMMENTARY: The bloom also rises: Investigating the air we breathe around Lake Erie

On: July 7, 2025

Microcystin, the toxic chemical produced by Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB), has now been detected in the air as well as the water during HAB season. Researchers are collecting samples and investigating the effects of what this may mean for individuals spending time near Lake Erie during HAB season. Read the full story by the Toledo Blade.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250707-hab-air

Sunken Lake Michigan barge moved after years of pollution concerns

On: July 7, 2025

A barge that twice sank in Lake Michigan and sparked environmental concerns has now been moved to a legally authorized site. Read the full story by Huron Daily Tribune.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250707-barge

After six years, on Fourth of July this lighthouse beacon will again sweep across Lake Superior

On: July 7, 2025

For the first time in six years, the iconic light from the Two Harbors Lighthouse beacon 25 miles northeast of Duluth will once again sweep across Lake Superior. Read the full story by the Minnesota Public Radio.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250707-duluth-lighthouse

NOAA holding ‘get into your sanctuary’ photo competition, entries from Lake Ontario

On: July 7, 2025

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries is hosting the “Get into Your Sanctuary” photo competition, with a new sanctuary to participate in this year after Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary was designated in 2024. Read the full story by CNY Central.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250707-sanctuary-photos

Stateside Podcast: You can be a Great Lakes lighthouse keeper

On: July 7, 2025

Each year, Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources recruits teams of volunteer lighthouse keepers to staff the Tawas Point Lighthouse in two-week shifts. Read the full story by Michigan Public.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250707-lighthouse-keeper

Supreme Court to decide if shutting down Great Lakes pipeline is a state or federal fight

On: July 2, 2025

The U.S. Supreme Court announced Monday it will review whether Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s lawsuit seeking to shut down a section of Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline beneath a Great Lakes channel belongs in state or federal court. Read the full story by the Associated Press.

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250702-line-5

Detroit River closer to removal from Great Lakes’ Areas of Concern list: DRCC

On: July 2, 2025

The Detroit River Canadian Cleanup has released its annual report for 2024-25 outlining restoration milestones for the Detroit River, successfully restoring 11 of the 14 beneficial use impairments with expected removal of the Detroit River from the areas of concern list by 2028-29. Read the full story by CKLW – Windsor, ON.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250702-detroit-river-aoc

Chicago residents risk daily lead exposure from toxic pipes. Replacing them will take decades.

On: July 2, 2025

Chicago has more lead service lines than other cities in the country, and replacements are not planned to be complete until 2076. Read the full story by Great Lakes Now.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250702-chicago-lead-pipes

EDITORIAL: DeWine’s H2Ohio program has meant a far healthier Lake Erie. So why did lawmakers attack it?

On: July 2, 2025

The Ohio Legislature’s attempt to hobble H2Ohio through steep budget cuts is mystifying many given the results have demonstrated noticeable reductions in runoff. Read the full story by The Plain Dealer.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250702-h2ohio

Transformation of Muskegon Lake has locals kayaking where industrial waste once flowed

On: July 2, 2025

After nearly four decades and $80 million of cleanup efforts, Muskegon Lake in Michigan is finally on track to being delisted as a Great Lakes Area of Concern after restoration activities concluded in 2022. Read the full story by MLive.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250702-muskegon-lake

One Big Beautiful Bill cuts Great Lakes icebreaker funding

On: July 2, 2025

Representative Bill Huizenga of Michigan is calling on the U.S. Senate to reinclude funding for a new Great Lakes heavy icebreaker in its reconciliation bill after the provision was left out of the Senate version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Read the full story by WorkBoat.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250702-icebreaker-cuts

Environmental group sues over tailings basin expansion

On: July 2, 2025

An environmental group is suing to stop construction on the expansion of a tailings basin holding back mine waste near Lake Superior. Read the full story by Duluth News Tribune.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250702-tailings-basin-lawsuit

Lake Erie Foundation takes issue with H2Ohio cuts

On: July 2, 2025

A group that represents a cross-section of business and environmental interests said in a news release it is “deeply concerned and disappointed” by a proposed $105 million cut to H2Ohio’s budget. Read the full story by The Toledo Blade.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250702-eriefoundation-h2ohio

Iconic Sauble Beach welcome sign changed to reflect First Nation ownership

On: July 2, 2025

The Sauble Beach sign was changed to reflect a court decision last year that solidified ownership of a roughly two-kilometer section of land along the Lake Huron shoreline to the Chippewas of Saugeen First Nation. The sign now reads “now reads “Welcome to Saugeen Beach.” Read the full story by CBC News.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250702-sauble-beach

Oldest Great Lakes piping plover has 2 chicks this season at Sleeping Bear

On: July 2, 2025

Gabby, the oldest Great Lakes piping plover, had two new chicks at Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore. Read the full story by MLive.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250702-piping-plover

As the Great Lakes become a data center hub, AI’s water usage impact remains unknown

On: June 30, 2025

Artificial intelligence data centers consume massive amounts of water for cooling servers and generating electricity. It is currently unknown exactly how much water these centers are already withdrawing from the Great Lakes and what future withdrawals will be. Read the full story by Cleveland Magazine.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250630-ai-water-use

Researchers take new approach to determine Great Lake whitefish population

On: June 30, 2025

Researchers at Michigan State University are using genealogy to determine if the lake whitefish population in the Great Lakes is too low. Read the full story by WILX-TV – Lansing, MI.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250630-whitefish-research

New report shows PFAS contamination in 98% of waterways tested

On: June 30, 2025

The non-profit group Waterkeeper Alliance announced the results of a study conducted across 19 states, which revealed PFAS contamination in 98% of the waterways tested including Great Lakes states. Read the full story by Great Lakes Now.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250630-pfas-contamination

What’s more Michigan than whitefish? Collapse erodes bit of state’s identity

On: June 30, 2025

Lake whitefish have survived and fed Michiganders for centuries, but celebrations of this culturally and economically important fish have taken a bittersweet tone as they near collapse. Read the full story by Michigan Public.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250630-whitefish-collapse

Focus on removing invasive species in water this week

On: June 30, 2025

Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week, scheduled for June 29-July 5, highlights the importance of stopping the spread of nonnative aquatic plants and organisms, known as AIS (Aquatic Invasive Species), that threaten Michigan’s ecosystems. More than 50 AIS Landing Blitz events will be held across Michigan and other Great Lakes states and provinces where local partners will offer tips to boaters and anglers on preventing invasive species spread. Read the full story by Up North Voice.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250630-ais-week

Toxic algae blooms are lasting longer in Lake Erie − why that’s a worry for people and pets

On: June 30, 2025

In Lake Erie, warmer waters, earlier in the season are extending the duration of algal blooms and increasing the rate of potentially toxic cyanobacterial growth. Read the full story by The Conversation.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250630-algae-blooms

Ashley teacher chosen for weeklong EPA Great Lakes expedition

On: June 30, 2025

A science teacher at Ashley Community Schools in Michigan was chosen to work aboard an Environmental Protection Agency research vessel on the Great Lakes for a week. Teacher, Deann Smith, plans to pass on knowledge gained to her students. Read the full story by WNEM-TV – Bay City, MI.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250630-teacher-expedition

H2Ohio cuts raise concerns about rollback of progress on reducing phosphorus runoff into Lake Erie

On: June 30, 2025

The Ohio House and Senate passed the state budget Wednesday which includes a nearly 40% cut to the H2Ohio Program. Environmentalists warn the cuts will affect the state’s ability to cut phosphorus runoff from farms into Lake Erie and the algal blooms that come from it. Read the full story by WKSU – Kent, OH.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250630-erie-phosphorus

Officials share hopeful update on critical issue impacting the Great Lakes — here’s what experts are saying

On: June 30, 2025

Four of the five Great Lakes are below last year’s water levels, but the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer’s monitoring reports indicate level are soon to rise. Read the full story by The Cool Down.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250630-water-levels

EPA says Western Lake Erie Basin grants will build capacity

On: June 30, 2025

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced nearly $4 million will support farmer water quality efforts in the Western Lake Erie Basin. Great Lakes Program Office Director says awarded projects are in response to feedback from the agricultural industry and farmers. Read the full story by Brownfield Ag News.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250630-water-quality-efforts

Superyacht sighted on the St. Lawrence River

On: June 30, 2025

A 253-foot-long superyacht owned by billionaire John Henry, who owns the Boston Red Sox and the Boston Globe newspaper, has been sighted on the St. Lawrence River. A seaway ship watcher’s network says superyacht sightings have become increasingly common on the St. Lawrence. Read the full story by WWNY-TV-Watertown, NY.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250630-st.lawrence-super-yacht

Chicago-based Asian carp dog treat helping save Great Lakes from invasive fish

On: June 27, 2025

An invasive fish that’s getting dangerously close to the waters of Lake Michigan, is slowly finding a new fate in the form of a dog treat. And pets are taking the bait. Read the full story by WLS-TV – Chicago, IL.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250627-invasive-fish-dog-treats

New species discovered by UMD’s Blue Heron — in the ship itself

On: June 27, 2025

‘Ship goo’ was found oozing out of a University of Minnesota Duluth research vessel’s rudder shaft. DNA sequencing revealed it was a previously unknown microbe species. It seems to thrive in a warm, oxygen-free environment. Read the full story by the Duluth News Tribune.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250627-ship-goo

Sturgeon populations in Great Lakes recovering after longterm decline – just ask Sturgio

On: June 27, 2025

Biologists released lake sturgeon into the Great Lakes this June. The ancient species is a longtime resident of the regional waters around Michigan and efforts have been ongoing to conserve their numbers. Read the full story by WJBK-TV – Detroit, MI.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250627-sturgeon-recovery-efforts

Will the Great Lakes be warm enough to swim this Fourth of July?

On: June 27, 2025

As the Fourth of July approaches, travelers are heading to the Great Lakes to celebrate. In Michigan, Lake Michigan near Saint Joseph has warmed up due to recent hot weather, making it more appealing for swimmers, while Lake Huron near Caseville remains quite chilly. Read the full story by WDIV-TV – Detroit, MI.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250627-water-temperatures

Inland Seas Education launches $11M campaign to expand Great Lakes learning opportunities

On: June 27, 2025

The Inland Seas Education Association is kicking off a fundraising campaign that will be used to develop a new campus, expand their ship capacity, enhance facilities, grow staff, and give students the opportunity to learn about the Great Lakes in a unique way. Read the full story by WPBN-TV – Traverse City, MI.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250627-great-lakes-learning

Twin Ports shipping executive tapped to lead seaway development

On: June 27, 2025

A Superior, Wisconsin, native, Mike McCoshen, was sworn in as the new top official at the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corp. Read the full story by the Duluth News Tribune.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250627-new-official

Trans swimmer Lev Goldberg on preparing for an epic lake-crossing and becoming a trailblazer

On: June 27, 2025

Transgender swimmer, Lev Goldberg, is training for a record-setting swim across the Great Lakes, with the goal of increasing trans representation and inspiring trans youth. Read the full story by CBC News.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250627-record-setting-swimmer

Restoring a river, reconnecting a community along the shores of Lake Michigan

On: June 27, 2025

In Gary, Indiana, Audubon and partners are working on a vision for restoration rooted in community and climate resilience. Partners have come together to restore a 400-acre natural area as part of a broader 2,500-acre revitalization vision for the West Branch of the Little Calumet River. Read the full story by Audubon.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250627-river-restoration

Wake boats make big waves, bigger clashes on Michigan lakes. Time for limits?

On: June 27, 2025

Wakeboard boats are gaining popularity in the Great Lakes region. Lakeshore residents are alarmed at the resulting shoreline erosions it causes and what it means for their property over time. Read the full story by Bridge Michigan.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250627-wake-boats

Could federal cuts impact invasive species monitoring on Lake Michigan? A special report.

On: June 27, 2025

President Donald Trump signed a presidential memo on May 9th acknowledging the dangers of invasive carp. But Great Lakes leaders remain concerned about the consequences of cuts in federal funding. Read the full story by the Herald Times Reporter.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250627-federal-cuts

COMMENTARY: Great Lakes, greater potential: The case for Great Lakes ports

On: June 25, 2025

U.S. Representative Dave Joyce (OH-14) says that while Great Lakes ports may not always make headlines, they are central to our national security, economic efficiency, and domestic supply chain resilience. As the federal government considers infrastructure priorities, investing in the Great Lakes port system must be a top-tier objective. Read the full story by The Washington Times.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250625-great-lakes-ports

Ohio’s algal-bloom attack plan faces deep budget cuts despite new signs of success

On: June 25, 2025

The Ohio legislature has proposed severe cuts to the H2Ohio program, and yet the initiative that works to reduce farm runoff into Lake Erie is showing the first signs that it may be working; a recent analysis estimates the amount of “dissolved reactive phosphorus” flowing into the lake during the spring has declined about 30% since 2008. Read the full story by The Plain Dealer.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250625-budget-cuts

EDITORIAL: Line 5 tunnel plan raises red flags for Great Lakes water, wildlife and wetlands

On: June 25, 2025

The draft environmental impact statement details serious environmental concerns linked to the proposed Line 5 tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac, including permanent loss of wetlands and vegetation, disruption of groundwater systems, and harm to aquatic wildlife from noise and vibration. Read the full story by The Manitoulin Expositor.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250625-line-five-plan

Lake Superior safety buoys deployed

On: June 25, 2025

Three climate monitoring and maritime safety buoys have been deployed for the season from the south shore of Lake Superior to collect important navigation and climate planning data including wave height, wind speed, and water temperature. Read the full story by The Newberry News.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250625-monitoring-buoys

Lake Erie algae toxin can accumulate and persist in beach sand

On: June 25, 2025

According to a new study, toxins deposited on the shoreline by Lake Erie’s annual summer algae blooms can concentrate on the beach and persist for almost a month. Read the full story by MLive.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250625-algae-study