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Tipoffs for Erie, Pennsylvania (Lake Erie) Newsletter for Sunday August 30, 2020 ( 11 items )  

Atmospheres Journal Issues Research Articles in August 2020 Edition
BASEL, Switzerland, Aug. 24 -- Atmospheres, an international open access journal of scientific studies related to the atmosphere, published research articles, including the following topics, in its August 2020 edition: Articles: * Ambient Air Quality as a Condition of Effective Healthcare Therapy on the Example of Selected Polish Health Resorts * Gravity Wave Investigations over Comandante Ferraz Antarctic Station in 2017: General Characteristics, Wind Filtering and Case Study * Hurricane D  more

DOD: Secretary Meets Sailors, Observes Ops During RIMPAC Visit
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper visited sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex to experience the Rim of the Pacific exercise -- a multinational operation involving 10 nations. The exercise has been scaled back due to COVID-19, but still had a decent turnout. Australia, Brunei, Canada, France, Japan, New Zealand, Korea, the Philippines, Singapore and the United States are participating. The partic  more

Environmental Law & Policy Center: Coalition Files Motion in Support of Livestock Pollution Protections
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 28 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release: On Thursday, a coalition of eight Great Lakes region organizations filed a motion in support of the area's people, water and wildlife. Michigan Environmental Council, Environmental Law & Policy Center and other partners seek to legally intervene in the 2020 Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation general permit contested by Michigan Farm Bureau and livestock commodity groups. The CAFO permit  more

EWG Analysis: Preventing and Treating Algae Blooms in U.S. Has Cost at Least $1.1 Billion Since 2010
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release: Communities across the United States have spent more than $1 billion since 2010 dealing with outbreaks of potentially toxic algae in lakes, rivers and drinking water supplies, according to a groundbreaking new analysis by the Environmental Working Group. EWG identified 85 locations, mostly cities and towns, in 22 states that spent money to prevent or treat algae blooms in the past 10 years. The staggering  more

FirstEnergy Foundation Grants $27,000 to Western Reserve Land Conservancy to Support Conservation Project
AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 27 -- FirstEnergy Foundation issued the following news release: The FirstEnergy Foundation has granted $27,000 to the Western Reserve Land Conservancy to benefit a conservation project at Chagrin River Landing in Eastlake, Ohio. Upon completion, the 10-acre property and former marina located on Lake Shore Boulevard will be used as a public access park for handicap accessible fishing, canoeing and kayaking to the Chagrin River and Lake Erie. The Foundation's grant is the last   more

Government of Canada Awards Contract for Refit Work on Canadian Coast Guard Ship Griffon
GATINEAU, Quebec, Aug. 27 -- Public Services and Procurement Canada, an arm of the Canadian government, issued the following news release: Through the National Shipbuilding Strategy, the Government of Canada is ensuring the Canadian Coast Guard has the vessels it needs to keep Canadian waterways safe and accessible, while generating significant economic benefits to communities across Canada. Following an open and competitive process, Public Services and Procurement Canada, on behalf of the Can  more

Magnitude-3.2 Western Lake Erie Earthquake: U-M Experts Available
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 23 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: A magnitude-3.2 earthquake beneath westernmost Lake Erie shook Southeast Michigan on Friday evening. The quake occurred south-southeast of Detroit Beach, near Monroe, at 6:55 p.m., at a depth of 5.7 miles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. More than 2,000 people reported feeling it by 9:30 p.m. on the USGS website. It was reportedly felt throughout Southeast Michigan and as far away as Bowling   more

Michigan Environmental Council: Coalition Files Motion in Support of Livestock Pollution Protections
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 28 -- The Michigan Environmental Council issued the following news: On Thursday, a coalition of eight Great Lakes region organizations filed a motion in support of the area's people, water and wildlife. Michigan Environmental Council, Environmental Law & Policy Center and other partners seek to legally intervene in the 2020 Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation general permit contested by Michigan Farm Bureau and livestock commodity groups. The CAFO permit, administere  more

National Marine Manufacturers Association: State by State Advocacy Series - August 2020 Great Lakes and Midwest Recap
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 27 -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: The third segment of NMMA's August state advocacy recap features updates from the Great Lakes and Midwest regions, which are spearheaded by Jill Sims, manager of Great Lakes policy and engagement. Access & Infrastructure In Michigan, Governor Whitmer signed legislation (Senate Bill 145) authorizing $28.7 million in Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grants to create more opportuni  more

New Hanover Regional Medical Center: Cape Fear Cancer Specialists Welcomes 3 Oncologists
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- New Hanover Regional Medical Center issued the following news: NHRMC Physician Group - Cape Fear Cancer Specialists is pleased to announce that three medical oncologists, Swaleh Bahamadi, MD, Anthony Dominick, DO, and Christopher Pizzola, MD, MPH, have joined the practice. Dr. Swaleh Bahamadi earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Nairobi College of Health Sciences in Nairobi, Kenya. Dr. Bahamadi completed residency in internal medicine at the University o  more

Sen. Brown Announces Nearly $400,000 for U.S. Navy Submarine U.S.S. Cod
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced that the National Parks Service (NPS) has awarded a $395,050 grant to the Cleveland Coordinating Committee for Cod, Inc. in Richfield, Ohio. Funding has been awarded through the Save America's Treasures (SAT) grant program and will go toward submarine restorations for the U.S.S. Cod. The National Park Service (NPS), has partnered with the Institute of Museum and Libr  more