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Lake Huron fishery further protected from invasive sea lampreys thanks to new trap on the East Branch Au Gres River in Michigan
Federal authorities completed the installation of a $1.67 million trap to capture invasive sea lamprey on the East Branch Au Gres River, part of the Lake Huron watershed.
April 13, 2023
Invasive Carp Regional Coordinating Committee Releases 2023 Invasive Carp Action Plan
The Invasive Carp Regional Coordinating Committee has released the 2023 Invasive Carp Action Plan which describes the activities that will be taken to protect the Great Lakes from invasive carp.
April 11, 2023
Minnesota riparian project improves water quality
A collaborative partnership restored more than 600 acres of riparian forest, improving water quality and forest resilience along Minnesota’s waterways.
March 31, 2023
2023 Request for Proposals: Great Lakes Sediment and Nutrient Reduction Program
The Great Lakes Commission has issued a request for proposals for the 2023 Great Lakes Sediment and Nutrient Reduction Grants Program. Applications are due at 5 p.m. Eastern on April 21, 2023.
March 31, 2023
EPA and its federal partners begin to develop the next Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) five-year Action Plan
EPA and its federal partners are beginning to develop the next Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) five-year Action Plan for 2025-2029. The Action Plan will outline the Initiative’s priorities and goals.
February 17, 2023
Degradation of Fish and Wildlife Populations BUI Removed at St. Louis River AOC
After decades of declines, local fauna in the St. Louis River Area of Concern have sufficiently recovered to prompt the removal of the Degradation of Fish and Wildlife Populations Beneficial Use Impairment. This achievement comes in response to extensive habitat restoration work by local, state, tribal, and federal partners.
February 2, 2023
NOAA Announces Great Lakes Bay Watershed Education and Training for Indigenous Communities Funding Opportunity
The NOAA Great Lakes Bay Watershed Education and Training for Indigenous Communities Federal Funding Opportunity is now open. This competitive grant program supports environmental and place-based educational programs in the Great Lakes watershed. The deadline for applications is March 1, 2023.
January 13, 2023
Outagamie County Success from the Field: A Strong Partnership Demonstrates Good Conservation
Brothers Mark and Joe Van Asten pay it forward with the knowledge and conservation practices gathered from a long-time partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
December 29, 2022
Proving Green Infrastructure Performance at Gary City Hall, Indiana
A Gary, Indiana green infrastructure project reduces city hall parking lot stormwater runoff to Lake Michigan by over 80 percent.
December 29, 2022
Students Investigate Marine Debris on the Maumee River
Students from two schools, located on the east and west sides of the Maumee River, analyzed litter along the river before and after the annual walleye run. The investigation spurred students to think about the human impact on local watersheds.
December 7, 2022