Great Lakes Restoration Initiative

Newly Hatched Invasive Grass Carp Found in Maumee River, Ohio

mlubeck@usgs.gov — Wed, 6 Mar 2019 11:45:00 EST

A genetic analysis conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey recently confirmed that larval, or newly hatched, fish collected from the Maumee River during the summer of 2018 are grass carp, one species of invasive Asian carps that threaten the Great Lakes. The Maumee River is a tributary to Lake Erie.

Students visit GLSC Chesterton lab to learn about microbiology applications

rquintal@usgs.gov — Tue, 9 Oct 2018 07:30:00 EDT

Students from Indiana University Northwest visited the Lake Michigan Ecological Research Station (GLSC, Chesterton, Indiana).

Tree Swallow GLRI Story Map

Anonymous — Fri, 9 Mar 2018 10:15:00 EST

This Story Maps accompanies 4 peer-reviewed publications to provide a convenient and useful tool to access the information contained within these four peer-reviewed publications. The tree swallow data are easily visualized on a landscape scale, or more detail can be obtained by drilling down. These data are being used by States and EPA in their Beneficial Use Impairment (BUI) assessments.

Coastal Wetland Decision Support Tools Now Available for Great Lakes

mlubeck@usgs.gov — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 11:30:00 EST

Upper Midwest and Great Lakes Landscape Conservation Cooperative Launches Coastal Wetland Decision Support Tools

Widespread Plastic Pollution Found in Great Lakes Tributaries

mlubeck@usgs.gov — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 14:15:00 EDT

High Rate of Tumors Found on white sucker in some Wisconsin Rivers

Anonymous — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 05:00:00 EDT

There is an elevated incidence of skin and liver tumors among White Suckers caught in certain Wisconsin rivers that flow into Lake Michigan according to a U.S. Geological Survey study recently published in the Journal of Fish Diseases.

Low Levels of Contaminants Found in Great Lakes Tree Swallow Eggs

mlubeck@usgs.gov — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 11:15:00 EDT

Sea Lamprey Mating Pheromone Registered by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as First Vertebrate Pheromone Biopesticide

shorvath@usgs.gov — Mon, 4 Jan 2016 10:15:00 EST

Ann Arbor, MI – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency registered a sea lamprey mating pheromone, 3kPZS, as the first ever vertebrate pheromone biopesticide in late December, 2015. Like an alluring perfume, the mating pheromone is a scent released by male sea lampreys to lure females onto nesting sites.

Wildlife Disease Science in the National Parks

Anonymous — Fri, 11 Dec 2015 07:00:00 EST

From striking craggy pinnacles to cavernous underground lairs, the national parks are renowned for their grand wildernesses. However, the inhabitants of these landscapes – the wilds’ wildlife – are perhaps the most beloved of the parks’ draws.

Grass Carp Eggs Compromised by Settling on Streambeds

shorvath@usgs.gov — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 10:15:00 EDT

Grass carp egg survival is compromised when they settle on streambeds and are potentially covered by sediments, according to a new study by the U.S. Geological Survey. It has been long assumed that the eggs of Asian carps, including grass carp, must be carried in the water current in order to hatch successfully, but no previous scientific studies have proven that theory.

What’s Being Done to Protect the Great Lakes?

shorvath@usgs.gov — Mon, 2 Feb 2015 07:45:00 EST

New and improved science tools can help managers and researchers evaluate current threats and develop management strategies to protect and restore the valuable Great Lakes ecosystem.

Climate Change Could Affect Future of Lake Michigan Basin

kgeer@usgs.gov — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 08:15:00 EST

Climate change could lengthen the growing season, make soil drier and decrease winter snowpack in the Lake Michigan Basin by the turn of the century, among other hydrological effects.

Huron-Erie Corridor Initiative partners receive prestigious Secretary of the Interior honor

kgeer@usgs.gov — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 10:15:00 EST

The Huron-Erie Corridor Initiative received a 2013 Department of the Interior (DOI) Partners in Conservation award today, which is one of the highest recognitions bestowed on organizations by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior.