August 8, 2008
Lake Erie Keeps Rising
Lake Erie is near it's long term average for depth, after heavy rain across the watershed. Lake St. Clair sits just below it's long term average. Lake Erie has risen 6.5 inches from last year, while Lake St. Clair is up 7 inches. Many businesses around the lakes, including marinas, are relieved that the lakes have reversed their downward trend of the last few years.
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July 16, 2008
Maumee River
Did you know? The Maumee River which flows into Lake Erie, has the largest watershed of any river that flows into the Great Lakes. The watershed contains 6,354 square miles, and the river is over 130 miles long.
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May 9, 2008
Lake Erie Shipwrecks
Explore the shipwrecks of Lake Erie, or plot new dive routes using this new website. Also, check out this detailed map of the shipwrecks on the Lake Erie Coastal Ohio Trail....
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March 26, 2008
Lake Erie Commercial Fishery
Catch limits on walleye and yellow perch keep dropping for the Lake Erie commercial fishery. This year could be the worst year for the commercial fishery since 1984. Fishery managers from around the Lake Erie watershed recommended decreasing quotas because... Continue reading "Lake Erie Commercial Fishery"
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February 19, 2008
Niagara Falls Video
The Niagara River is 36 miles in length, and is the natural outlet from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario. The elevation between the two lakes is 326 ft, half of which occurs at Niagara Falls.... Continue reading "Niagara Falls Video"
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January 8, 2008
State of the Strait
A three-year study of Lake Erie claims the lake could drop by 3.28 to 6.56 feet by 2066. The lake’s western basin is the lake’s shallowest, and will be the hardest hit. A 4.92-foot drop would result in a 4... Continue reading "State of the Strait"
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October 2, 2007
The Great Lakes Are In Trouble
Drought has pushed Lake Superior's water level to its lowest point on record for this time of year. Data shows Superior's average water level in September dipped 1.6 inches beneath the previous low for that month reached in 1926. The... Continue reading "The Great Lakes Are In Trouble"
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June 22, 2007
Shipwreck Found
A steamship that sank in 1850 after its boilers exploded has been discovered at the bottom of Lake Erie. An amateur shipwreck prospector, used sonar on his boat to discover the General Anthony Wayne in 50 feet of water. The... Continue reading "Shipwreck Found"
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May 2, 2007
VHS, Lake Erie
A virus that causes fish to bleed to death is expected to strike Lake Erie shores again this summer, endangering hatcheries. An outbreak killed hundreds of perch and sheepshead last spring and, wildlife experts predict even more deaths this spring... Continue reading "VHS, Lake Erie"
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March 7, 2007
Lake Erie Study
Colleagues from The University of Tennessee, Bowling Green State University, and Environment Canada sailed the entire length of Lake Erie over three days in late February onboard the Canadian Coast Guard Ship Griffon. The purpose of the voyage was to... Continue reading "Lake Erie Study"
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February 8, 2007
Great Lakes and Global Warming
Global warming could lower water levels in Lake Michigan and Lake Huron by 5 feet over the next century, according to new data generated for a United Nations study of climate change. Such a change would disrupt the Great Lakes... Continue reading "Great Lakes and Global Warming"
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December 15, 2006
Lake Erie Video
Learn about Lake Erie in this video, and follow the link below to find out more about the video. Learn more about the video.... Continue reading "Lake Erie Video"
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December 12, 2006
Lake Erie Storm Video
A winter storm hits Lake Erie with waves between 6 and 8 feet.... Continue reading "Lake Erie Storm Video"
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November 8, 2006
Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia
Testing has confirmed a deadly disease among fish in Lake Erie following an outbreak of a the virus in Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. Relatively common in continental Europe and Japan, viral hemorrhagic septicemia causes internal bleeding in... Continue reading "Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia"
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September 21, 2006
Great Lakes Data
Researching the Great Lakes (Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, Lake Huron) check out this informative site where you can find wave, weather, hydrology, chemical, biological, ice and snow data. Loads of information for all of your educational... Continue reading "Great Lakes Data"
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September 18, 2006
Great Lakes
Canada and the United States are launching a $17.5 million study to determine why water levels in the upper Great Lakes have declined over the past several years. The study by the International Joint Commission will consider a number of... Continue reading "Great Lakes"
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