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The Current Battle For Lake Erie

,  |  Apr 26, 2012

The Battle of Lake Erie was a pivotal naval engagement between British and American forces during the War of 1812.  The American victory paved the way for control of the … Read more

Weekly News Roundup – April 20, 2012

 |  Apr 20, 2012

Want to know what National Wildlife Federation was up to this week? Here is a recap of the week’s NWF news: Nearly 400 Kansas Schools to be Recognized as Part … Read more

Proposed Rule Fails to Protect Central Texas Rivers and Bays

 |  Apr 17, 2012

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) proposed a rule on Friday, April 13th that will determine the amount of water that must remain flowing in Central and South Central … Read more

New Bill Introduced to Fight Asian Carp in Minnesota

, ,  |  Mar 7, 2012

With all the attention Asian carp have gotten as they approach Lake Michigan through the Chicago canals, the other pathways to the Great Lakes have often been ignored.  However, the … Read more

Asian Carp Study Proves We Can Win this Battle and Protect The Great Lakes

 |  Jan 31, 2012

A new study released today shows that separating the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins to stop the spread of Asian carp and other invasive species is not only possible, but … Read more

Washington’s Dwindling Glaciers and Water Supply

, ,  |  Jan 20, 2012

David Lester reports in the Yakima Herald-Republic: “In the first comprehensive study of its kind, a Portland State University study has found Mount Adams’ 12 glaciers have shrunk by nearly … Read more

3 Reasons Why Secretary Salazar Should Get Kudos for Protecting the Grand Canyon

 |  Jan 10, 2012

As one of the “Seven Natural Wonders of the World,” the Grand Canyon is probably the most famous natural place in the United States. Thanks to a recent decision by … Read more

Great Lakes region targeted for nuclear waste dumps

 |  Dec 19, 2011

The Great Lakes region, the center of the freshwater universe, could become home to central repositories for high-level radioactive waste from nuclear power plants across the U.S. and Canada. The … Read more

Loose Limits on Ships Loose Invasive Species on Great Lakes

 |  Dec 14, 2011

On December 8th, the federal government unveiled its plan to protect the Great Lakes from the scourge of invasive species.  Unfortunately, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed limits on ships’ … Read more

Asian Carp Invade Land of 10,000 Lakes

,  |  Dec 14, 2011

Minnesota is heralded as The Land of 10,000 Lakes.  This is no exaggeration; there are 11,842 Minnesota lakes over 10 acres in size.  Not to mention the vast, deep and … Read more