Scientists forecast a mild to moderate algal bloom on Lake Erie as phosphorus runoff, rising temperatures and funding cuts complicate water quality efforts.

Beaches might be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about Florida or California but likely not when contemplating Iowa, Nebraska, or the Dakotas. Yet every state has stellar beaches.

That’s my current dilemma with Erie Bluffs State Park. Tucked away in northwestern Pennsylvania, this 587-acre haven sits perched above the sparkling waters of Lake Erie, offering some of the most ...

NOAA issued its annual Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) forecast for Lake Erie and the good news is that, while not guaranteed, they expect a mild to moderate bloom this summer. NOAA is predicting a HAB ...

Kelleys Island floats majestically in Lake Erie’s embrace, roughly four miles north of the Marblehead Peninsula, an emerald oasis that feels worlds away from mainland Ohio. Despite measuring just over ...

Ohio water researchers see some progress in reducing nutrient loading to the lake, but much work remains to curb annual scums ...

PUT-IN-BAY, Ohio — A Lake Erie cruise ship was grounded on a reef Thursday, while authorities are still trying to remove the ...

The warmest water temperature of the Great Lakes today is 81.1 degrees in Lake Erie and the coldest is at 65.1 degrees in ...

Northern Ohio faces a muggy, stormy end to the week with potential showers, thunderstorms, and high heat indices.

Anglers are finding success at all depths across Central Basin as water temperatures reach optimal conditions for the popular ...

Harmful algal blooms are unsightly and smelly, making them a concern for recreation, property values and businesses. They can disrupt food webs and harm aquatic life, though a recent study suggested ...