Friday, June 26, 2026
“The world is her bathtub” and World’s Largest Rubber Duck lands again on Put-in-Bay for a free family fun event 10 am - 4 pm on July 10, 11 & 12, 2026. Put-in-Bay, a vacation island in Lake Erie, welcomes “Mama Duck," an inflatable rubber duckie that stands 61 feet high, 64 feet wide and 74 feet long. ThisSunday, June 21, 2026
As the shoreline shifts from the industrial silhouettes of larger cities to the quaint, white-trimmed houses of the historic district, you realize why this community is often called the "New England of the Great Lakes." Boaters are drawn to Vermilion for its accessibility, its heritage and great fishing. Originally known as theFriday, April 17, 2026
There’s something undeniably thrilling about stepping onto a boat for the first time each spring; the soft sway underfoot, the scent of the water, the promise of adventures ahead. For boating enthusiasts across the Midwest, that moment begins at the Progressive Catawba Island Boat Show, returning April 24 - 26, 2026. As theThursday, February 5, 2026
The 2026 REU Fellowship is open to undergraduates from any U.S. college. The upcoming fellowship runs from June 8 through July 31, 2026. In addition to a $5,500 stipend, it includes free room and meals for the duration of the experience. For the eight weeks of the fellowship, the REU students live on Gibraltar Island, where StoneSaturday, January 10, 2026
Ten years ago, the 4R Nutrient Stewardship Program was launched to guide farmers in applying nutrients more responsibly — using the right source, at the right rate, at the right time and place. Six years ago, Governor DeWine introduced the H2Ohio initiative, which, among many other components, outlined ten recommended farmingFriday, October 24, 2025
When it comes to boating on the Great Lakes, it’s mostly a guy thing. But mostly doesn’t mean always, and these women are among the old-school crowd that have been plying the waters for years – showing guys how it’s done and offering great role models for women and girls who would like to be at the helm oneThursday, August 21, 2025
Dogs and Harmful Algal Blooms: Information Update from NY Sea Grant To help dog owners protect their pets from toxic algal blooms, New York Sea Grant has published a newly-revised "Protect Your Dog from Harmful Algae" brochure. The publication, freely available at nyseagrant.info/dogsandhabsbrochure,Friday, August 15, 2025
ODNR and Partners Celebrate the H2Ohio Moxley Wildlife Area Wetland Project As part of Governor Mike DeWine’s H2Ohio Initiative, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and the Erie Conservation District held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly completed wetland project at MoxleyWednesday, June 18, 2025
Lake Erie Harmful Algal Bloom Seasonal Forecast to be Released on June 26 WHAT NOAA will release its 2025 Harmful Algal Bloom forecast for Lake Erie on Thursday, June 26 during a media briefing hosted by Ohio Sea Grant and The Ohio State University’s Stone Laboratory. The event will feature expertMonday, June 16, 2025
USACE Work Plan Delivers More Than $235M for Infrastructure Improvements, Dredging, Environmental Remediation, and More Across NY, PA, OH The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District received a total of $235.6 million in the Fiscal Year 2025 Work Plan for Army Civil Works to strengthen critical
