What's New on GLIN LakeRim explores Indiana’s Great Lake shoreline An interactive map from the Indiana Geological Survey shows a string of scenic beaches and natural areas along the water’s edge. The LakeRim mashup displays both natural and urbanized areas in Lake Michigan border counties.
In the News Roiling waters cause 25 Great Lakes deaths The Detroit News (9/2) The summer has turned deadly, with 68 people drowning in Lake Michigan this year. That's the highest number in eight years, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
Oregon, Ohio, to monitor algae toxins in drinking water The Press (9/2) Oregon will conduct real-time tests of its drinking water to monitor results of samples taken by the Ohio EPA last month that showed low levels of a toxin that can cause damage to the liver and nervous system.
Ginna fixing pump, NRC reports Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (9/2) The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission have scaled back oversight of a turbine-driven auxiliary feedwater pump at the Ginna nuclear power plant on the Lake Ontario shore about 15 miles east of Rochester.
Enbridge wants to work on Lake Michigan pipeline The Associated Press (9/2) Enbridge Energy Partners, the company whose pipeline caused a major oil spill in the Kalamazoo River five weeks ago, said Wednesday its plan to reinforce its oil pipelines under Lake Michigan is part of a routine maintenance program.
Mich., Wis. to cooperate on climate change issues Bloomberg Businessweek (9/2) Michigan and Wisconsin plan to work together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and determine the best strategies to adapt to climate change as part of an effort to protect the Great Lakes region.
Kennedy boat capsized in Lake Michigan Chicago Tribune (8/31) A 59-foot boat registered to the son of the late Sen. Robert Kennedy went under in June and has been there since.
Genetically engineered fish, anyone? Reuters (8/31) Environmentalists and consumer advocates are concerned about what could happen if such altered fish were to escape or be released in rivers or off-shore salmon farms. They also worry about the health effects of eating such modified fish. The FDA will take up the issue starting Sept. 19.
Superior’s summer salmon turn on Duluth News Tribune (8/29) It has been the summer of salmon on Lake Superior. Anglers have enjoyed a bonanza of Chinook and coho salmon, and the average size has been the best in years, charter fishing captains say.