June 15, 2009
Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement
The U.S. and Canada will begin negotiations on updating the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. The agreement has not had changes to it since 1987, it was first signed in 1972. New steps will be added to help the Great Lakes fight climate change, invasive species and pollution.
Learn more about the agreement, here.
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April 21, 2009
Lakes In Canada
Northern lakes in Canada are being impacted by climate change, as the lakes remain ice free for longer stretches during the year. The lakes also have a higher rate of algae growth. But, some lakes in Canada are showing lower levels of mercury and PCBs, which is good news for fish populations.
Read through a new report on the state of lakes in Ontario, Canada.
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April 20, 2009
Acid Rain and the Adirondack Lakes
Are lakes in the Adirondacks still suffering from damage caused by acid rain? A new survey shows that lake water quality is still poor in the region, decades after the passage of the Clean Air Act. The study shows that...
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March 4, 2009
Michigan's Lake Water Quality
A new survey by Michigan's DEQ shows that water quality in lakes in Michigan may be improving. During 2001-2005, 433 lake basins from 364 inland lakes with public access were monitored for baseline water quality conditions and trophic status, an... Continue reading "Michigan's Lake Water Quality"
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November 24, 2008
Lake Michigan Water Quality
Officials from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Chicago have responded to calls from environmental groups to separate the Mississippi River watershed from the Lake Michigan watershed. They believe the process would only hurt water quality, not help it. Read... Continue reading "Lake Michigan Water Quality"
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August 13, 2008
Lake Conservation
Minnesota Public Radio has a radio interview with a man that has been spending summers on the lakes in the state for 70 years. Hear what he thinks about lake conservation, and what you can do to help improve water... Continue reading "Lake Conservation"
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July 14, 2008
Ohio's Lakes Being Tested
For the first time in ten years the EPA in Ohio is testing the health of the state's lakes. Lakes are being tested for temperature, E. coli, algae growth, metals and fertilizers. A $160,000 dollar grant from the federal government... Continue reading "Ohio's Lakes Being Tested"
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July 2, 2008
Lake Levels, Water Quality and Invasive Species
After two major flood events in less then a year, some communities are looking at lowering the average levels of their lakes. The Yahara Chain or Madison Chain of Lakes has many homeowners and boaters wondering what can be done... Continue reading "Lake Levels, Water Quality and Invasive Species"
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June 26, 2008
Iowa's Great Lakes Region
A new ecotourism agreement in Iowa's Great Lakes region will help buffer some of the runoff and pollution that can harm the water quality of lakes Okoboji, Big Spirit, Gar, Minnewashta, Little Spirit, Hottes, Marble, Center and Silver. The four... Continue reading "Iowa's Great Lakes Region"
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March 19, 2008
Maine's Impaired Lakes
Maine has 32 lakes considered to be impaired and in need of restoration because of pollution and phosphorous loading. Another 239 lakes in the state are classified as “at risk” and may join the impaired list because of development and... Continue reading "Maine's Impaired Lakes"
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March 4, 2008
Manitowoc County Lakes
Lakes monitored by volunteers in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin have shown an improvement in water quality in the last few years. The lakes monitored were Bullhead, Cedar, Horseshoe, Kasbaum, Pigeon, Little Pigeon, Long, Hartlaub and Silver lakes.... Continue reading "Manitowoc County Lakes"
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February 20, 2008
Impaired Waters in Wisconsin
Wisconsin and all other states submit a list of waterbodies determined to be impaired to the U.S. EPA every two years. The lists help identify bodies of water that are a priority for restoration around the country. See what bodies... Continue reading "Impaired Waters in Wisconsin"
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February 14, 2008
Is Lake Wakanda Too Polluted?
Is Minnesota’s Lake Wakanda too polluted? Samples taken from Lake Wakanda over the past three years may show polluted storm water runoff from the area exceeds state water-quality standards and has degraded Lake Wakanda’s water quality. The MPCA says it... Continue reading "Is Lake Wakanda Too Polluted?"
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December 19, 2007
Minnesota's New Water Quality Rules
The Citizens' Board of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is set to vote on a revision of the state's water quality rules. A few cities worry they'll have to spend more money to treat wastewater. Some believe the rules will... Continue reading "Minnesota's New Water Quality Rules"
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November 28, 2007
Ten Worst Lakes
With lakes collecting runoff in Minneapolis/St. Paul’s suburbs with little to no management in place, water quality seems to suffer. The Metropolitan Council has a list of the ten best and worst lakes for water quality in the metro area.... Continue reading "Ten Worst Lakes"
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November 27, 2007
Lake Okeechobee Water Quality
Water quality in the largest freshwater lake in Florida has improved over the past two years, according to the most recent water quality data. Lake Okeechobee, covering 730 square miles with more than 100,000 acres of wetland habitats, has been... Continue reading "Lake Okeechobee Water Quality"
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November 9, 2007
Minnesota Lake Browser
The Minnesota LakeBrowser is an interactive lake water quality and clarity mapping tool based on satellite data from a 15-year period. You must have a Java-enabled browser to use the tool. Follow the link below to research the lake or... Continue reading "Minnesota Lake Browser"
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November 8, 2007
Water Clarity and Property Value
Did you know? Water clarity is strongly related to the price people are willing to pay for lakefront property. Declining water clarity was shown to reduce lakefront property values in two studies. A 3-foot difference in average minimum water clarity... Continue reading "Water Clarity and Property Value"
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October 25, 2007
Michigan Lake Water Quality
Are you looking at buying property on a lake in Michigan? But, you don't know where or how to start the search. Concerned about water quality in the lake near you? Well, you can email us if you would like... Continue reading "Michigan Lake Water Quality"
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October 17, 2007
Wisconsin Lake Water Quality
Are you looking at buying property on a lake in Wisconsin? But, you don't know where or how to start the search. Concerned about water quality in the lake near you? Well, you can email us if you would like... Continue reading "Wisconsin Lake Water Quality"
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