Sep 30, 2013 — ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) The Environmental Protection Agency has reaffirmed a determination that will allow for the New York side of Lake Erie to be designated a "no-discharge zone" for boat sewage.
The agency determined that there are adequate facilities available for boats to pump out their sewage tanks. Go to full article
The Muskie docked in Buffalo. Photo: Ashley Hirtzel/WBFO
Aug 27, 2002 — Back in the 1970's Lake Erie was considered dead. Too many nutrients were flowing into the lake, causing algae blooms that used up the oxygen. Massive fish kills were one result. Until recently, scientists thought they had the problem licked. But a few years ago, researchers began to realize those conditions were returning. Zebra mussels could be one culprit, but scientists aren't sure. So the U-S EPA has launched a research ship to gather data that might help to unravel the mystery. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium's Karen Schaefer reports. Go to full article