OTTAWA, Ontario, Feb. 25 -- The Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, which says it covers fisheries and aquatic science, published research articles on the following topics in its March 2020 edition: * Assessing the potential to mitigate climate-related expansion of largemouth bass populations using angler harvest * Bayesian arrival model for Atlantic salmon smolt counts powered by environmental covariates and expert knowledge * Dense SNP panels resolve closely related Chinook   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Earth Day Network issued the following news: This morning, the United Church of Christ released its "Toxic 100" report, which lists the 100 facilities in the United States that produce the most toxic air pollution, as well as the demographics of residents who live within three miles of these facilities. The report, formally titled "Breath to the People: Sacred Air and Toxic Pollution," is "a moral spotlight on the places where that sacred air is being poisoned and where   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment issued the following testimony on Feb. 27 by Rep. Anthony Gonzalez, R-Ohio, at the Member's Day hearing on proposals for the Water Resources Development Act: Thank you for the opportunity to speak today about projects important to Northeast Ohio. The first project that my office is planning to submit is a project in the city of New Franklin to fix issues arising from water runoff   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment issued the following testimony on Feb. 27 by Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, at the Member's Day hearing on proposals for the Water Resources Development Act: I appreciate the opportunity to be here today and discuss issues of great importance to the Great Lakes region and northwestern Ohio. Brandon Road Lock and Dam The voracious bighead carp has placed the Great Lakes fishery in jeo  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 28 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: * * * - Public meeting scheduled for March 16; public comment accepted through March 24 * * * State leaders shared Michigan's draft Adaptive Management Plan that will inform decisions and guide projects outlined in the Domestic Action Plan for Lake Erie, a targeted approach for improving water quality and reducing the amount of phosphorus entering the lake by 40 per  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 29 -- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following news release: A federal judge on Thursday invalidated the Lake Erie Bill of Rights, declaring it unconstitutionally vague and saying it exceeded the power of municipal government in Ohio. "Let's save Lake Erie - but do it legally," said Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, whose office represented the state in the case. "As Judge Zouhary said, the Lake Erie Bill of Rights is 'a textbook example of what municipal govern  more

TOLEDO, Ohio, Feb. 26 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * - PETA Points to Pollution's Cause: Fertilizer and Manure Runoff From Meat Industry * * * On the heels of Gov. DeWine's $172 million plan to clean up the toxic algae blooms in Lake Erie, PETA plans to hit the Great Lake's shore with a billboard that urges Ohioans to take personal responsibility for the pollution by going vegan. The Ohio Lake Erie Commission reports that 85% of the l  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 27 -- The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio issued the following news release: The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) approved construction authorization from the Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) directing Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad (WLE), CSX Transportation (CSX), Chicago Ft. Wayne & Eastern Railroad (CFE), Norfolk Southern Railway (NS), Columbus & Ohio River Railroad (CUOH) to make upgrades at rail crossings in Allen, Franklin, Fulton, Guernsey, Huron,  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following testimony on Feb. 27: * * * - As Congress Prepares Water Resources Bill, Higgins Calls for Aggressive Action to Address Harmful Algae Blooms * * * Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) testified before the House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee urging continued investments in the protection of the Great Lakes. His remarks come as members of the committee prepare to draft legislation reauthor  more