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Thomson Reservoir Remedial Action Project Wraps Up First Season of Construction

December 16, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) celebrates the completion of the first of two construction seasons at the Thomson Reservoir Remedial Action project in the St. Louis River Area of Concern.
Body of water with construction equipment.
December 16, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) celebrates the completion of the first of two construction seasons at the Thomson Reservoir Remedial Action project in the St. Louis River Area of Concern.
Body of water with construction equipment.

Final Remaining BUI, Degradation of Benthos, Removed at Muskegon Lake AOC

December 12, 2024
The last remaining BUI in the Michigan AOC, the Degradation of Benthos, was removed after federal, state, and local partners determined that measures of benthic community health met established criteria.
Mechanical dredging of contaminated sediment in Ryerson Creek in the Muskegon Lake AOC.
December 12, 2024
The last remaining BUI in the Michigan AOC, the Degradation of Benthos, was removed after federal, state, and local partners determined that measures of benthic community health met established criteria.
Mechanical dredging of contaminated sediment in Ryerson Creek in the Muskegon Lake AOC.

The ultimate invader:  USDA Wildlife Services works to minimize feral swine threats to the Great Lakes ecosystem

December 3, 2024
Feral swine are a highly destructive invasive species with populations that have expanded across the country, resulting in damage to a wide range of resource types. Wildlife biologists and field specialists from USDA Wildlife Services work to reduce feral swine damage by providing technical assistance and conducting targeted management activities in the field.
Two feral swine feeding along a brown leaf covered , forested ridge top.
December 3, 2024
Feral swine are a highly destructive invasive species with populations that have expanded across the country, resulting in damage to a wide range of resource types. Wildlife biologists and field specialists from USDA Wildlife Services work to reduce feral swine damage by providing technical assistance and conducting targeted management activities in the field.
Two feral swine feeding along a brown leaf covered , forested ridge top.

EPA Announces New 5-Year Plan to Accelerate Restoration of the Great Lakes

November 29, 2024

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announces an updated action plan for federal agencies and their partners under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative to restore and protect the Great Lakes over the next five years

Beach and waterfront landscape with submerged rubble ridges in the water in the foreground
November 29, 2024

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announces an updated action plan for federal agencies and their partners under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative to restore and protect the Great Lakes over the next five years

Beach and waterfront landscape with submerged rubble ridges in the water in the foreground

Soil Health Improvements in Western New York Farm Increase Economic Gain for Farmers

November 26, 2024
Good management of farmland leads to positive environmental outcomes for healthy soil and clean water. In Western New York, the Macauley family has found that these practices can have an added benefit – a better bottom line for their farm business!
Working with John Macauley and a Cornell Cooperative Extension Ag Economist, AFT created a partial budget to analyze the marginal benefits and costs of adopting no-till, cover crops, and nutrient management on the Macauley Farm. As a result of the three soil health practices, John’s net income increased by $44 per acre per year or by $25,036 annually on the 567-acre study area, achieving a 135% return on investment.
November 26, 2024
Good management of farmland leads to positive environmental outcomes for healthy soil and clean water. In Western New York, the Macauley family has found that these practices can have an added benefit – a better bottom line for their farm business!
Working with John Macauley and a Cornell Cooperative Extension Ag Economist, AFT created a partial budget to analyze the marginal benefits and costs of adopting no-till, cover crops, and nutrient management on the Macauley Farm. As a result of the three soil health practices, John’s net income increased by $44 per acre per year or by $25,036 annually on the 567-acre study area, achieving a 135% return on investment.

GLRI grant improves soil, helps protect water quality in Ohio

November 21, 2024
A $193,500 USDA Forest Service Great Lakes Restoration Initiative grant is helping maintain and improve water quality in Euclid, Ohio. T
November 21, 2024
A $193,500 USDA Forest Service Great Lakes Restoration Initiative grant is helping maintain and improve water quality in Euclid, Ohio. T

GLRI Funds Help Pollinators Thrive on Finger Lakes National Forest

November 15, 2024
In Schuyler County, NY, GLRI funds enabled the USDA Forest Service’s Finger Lakes National Forest to replace nonnative grasses with pollinator habitat.
CorpsTHAT join Forest Staff in the Finger Lakes to plant native species plugs that had been growing at the NRCS Plant Materials Center. (USDA Forest Service photo by Greg Flood)
November 15, 2024
In Schuyler County, NY, GLRI funds enabled the USDA Forest Service’s Finger Lakes National Forest to replace nonnative grasses with pollinator habitat.
CorpsTHAT join Forest Staff in the Finger Lakes to plant native species plugs that had been growing at the NRCS Plant Materials Center. (USDA Forest Service photo by Greg Flood)

EPA completes Drum Removal Pilot Study in the Hubbell Processing Area of the Torch Lake Area of Concern

November 13, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency completed a Drum Removal Pilot Study in the Hubbell Processing Area of the Torch Lake Area of Concern.
Torch Lake Drum Removal Pilot 09-16-24 Crane Unloading Material Into Hopper Barge
November 13, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency completed a Drum Removal Pilot Study in the Hubbell Processing Area of the Torch Lake Area of Concern.
Torch Lake Drum Removal Pilot 09-16-24 Crane Unloading Material Into Hopper Barge

Great Lakes Commission Distributing Over $500,000 To Improve Management of Invasive Wetland Plant

November 7, 2024
Over $500,000 of Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) funding is being distributed by the Great Lakes Commission (GLC) through the Phragmites Adaptive Management Framework (PAMF) to improve management outcomes for treatment of the non-native Phragmites australis (common reed). 
PAMF participant collecting standardized data on Phragmites growth responses to be used as model inputs for the PAMF predictive computer model .
November 7, 2024
Over $500,000 of Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) funding is being distributed by the Great Lakes Commission (GLC) through the Phragmites Adaptive Management Framework (PAMF) to improve management outcomes for treatment of the non-native Phragmites australis (common reed). 
PAMF participant collecting standardized data on Phragmites growth responses to be used as model inputs for the PAMF predictive computer model .

Great Lakes Restoration Initiative grant improves soil, helps protect water quality in Ohio

October 29, 2024

 

A $193,500 USDA Forest Service Great Lakes Restoration Initiative grant is helping maintain and improve water quality in Euclid, Ohio. The grant to Cleveland Metroparks is allowing partners to plant trees, reduce soil compaction and enhance a riparian buffer along Euclid Creek. 

Tractor with spader after decompaction was completed on July 22, 2022. Courtesy photo by Cleveland Metroparks.
October 29, 2024

 

A $193,500 USDA Forest Service Great Lakes Restoration Initiative grant is helping maintain and improve water quality in Euclid, Ohio. The grant to Cleveland Metroparks is allowing partners to plant trees, reduce soil compaction and enhance a riparian buffer along Euclid Creek. 

Tractor with spader after decompaction was completed on July 22, 2022. Courtesy photo by Cleveland Metroparks.
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