| For some surfers, Lake Ontario and the Great Lakes are 'the last frontier' | Irondequoit, N.Y. —Scott Johns was born in Hawaii and grew up in Florida. He started learning to surf at the age of 4... | |
| Bruce nuclear shipment stalled | A controversial plan to ship 16 decommissioned nuclear steam generators across Ontario's Great Lakes and eventually to... | |
| Offshore wind farm still on books, despite ban | The one company that holds a signed contract to build a wind farm in the Great Lakes is going ahead with plans for the... | |
| Swimmers honoured for conquering lake | NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, ON—Think back to midnight on Aug. 8. It was a Monday. Probably you were in bed. Not Christine... | |
| Wind-energy firm Trillium Power sues Ontario | A company that planned to build a series of huge wind farms in Lake Ontario is suing the provincial government for $2.25-... | |
| Sewage Dumping Focus of a Quest to Clear up Lake Ontario | Rochester, N.Y. - Laws prevent the discharge of raw sewage directly into Lake Ontario. But they don’t apply to... | |
| New York moves to ban dumping sewage from boats | YOUNGSTOWN—A proposal announced Tuesday by state officials would make it illegal for boats to discharge their on-board... | |
| Reporting beach contamination? There’s an app for that. | Need to find a beach near Lake Ontario where it’s safe to swim? There’s an app for that. | |
| Ont. green project may kill endangered species | A Toronto-based wind power company is proposing to build a green energy project on the shores of Lake Ontario, but it could... | |
| Searchers to look for War of 1812 ships | INDIANA, Pa., May 12 (UPI) -- Researchers at Indiana University of Pennsylvania have announced plans to find and identify... | |
| NY bill takes aim at boating while intoxicated | ALBANY, N.Y. — New York's Senate wants everyone convicted of boating while intoxicated to earn a safety... | |
| Experts search for reasons for so much algae in Lake Ontario | The Army Corps of Engineers has been hunting for a way to safeguard Ontario Beach against undesirable algae. | |
| Islanders claim turbines devalue homes | A potentially precedent-setting tax assessment hearing began on Wolfe Island on Wednesday for a couple claiming that... | |
| RAIN RAISES LAKE AND RIVER LEVELS | The water level of Lake Ontario is rising because of recent precipitation and might exceed the longtime average this summer... | |
| Boating under the influence: April alcohol incidents demonstrate dangers | Recent incidents on western Lake Erie and Lake Ontario should serve to remind boaters of the dangers of boating under the... | |
| State Still Considering Great Lakes Offshore Wind Proposals | Buffalo (WNED) - Western New Yorkers are still waiting to hear what the state's Great Lakes Offshore Wind (GLOW) power... | |
| Release imperiled lake sturgeon, DEC cautions anglers | Thanks to productive netting surveys along with consistent reports of anglers catching lake sturgeon in the lower portion of... | |
| Rochester marina plans get $1.5M infusion | Plans to redevelop the Port of Rochester will get a $1.45 million shot in the arm from the U.S. Department of the Interior.U... | |
| Ontario freezes offshore wind turbine development | The McGuinty government announced Friday that it is suspending offshore wind turbine development until a thorough scientific... | |
| The Lake Ontario food chain at work | Competition from non-native species such as zebra mussels, loss of habitat, and overfishing have led to declining... | |
| Save the River conference to have diverse agenda | CLAYTON — The latest information on the environmental effects of industrial wind turbines, the new water level... | |
| Ajax wants residents swimming along waterfront | AJAX -- Years ago the Ajax waterfront was a prime spot for taking a dip in Lake Ontario and Town officials are hoping to... | |
| 2011 Toronto International Boat Show | The Toronto International Boat Show is one of the largest boat shows in North America. It is clear from the Fort Lauderdale... | |
| LOCCA Meeting to Address Changes in Reciprocal Policies | The Lake Ontario Club Cruising Association (LOCCA) will hold its 2010 Annual General Meeting at Ashbridge’s Bay Yacht... | |
| Offshore wind would boost Ontario economy | Ontario could create new industries, reinvigorate old ones, and generate thousands of new jobs over the next 15 years by... | |
| Lake trout to be tracked in Niagara River | Fisheries personnel with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Lower Great Lakes Fish & Wildlife Conservation Office in... | |
| Jefferson County town bans wind power | Towns across the North Country have been consumed by commercial wind farm projects. Wind power has divided neighbors, even... | |
| Grant will look at dredging Lake Ontario harbors | NY - The state has approved a $35,000 grant to update a regional dredging plan for harbors in Orleans, Niagara, Monroe,... | |
| New York Power Authority: Wind Turbines will be built in Great Lakes | Will we see wind farms in the Great Lakes? The New York Power Authority says yes. The questions is: where? Richard Kessel,... | |
| Hamilton Harbour an inspiration | It may be difficult to believe — or choose to believe — the tremendous gains made in revitalizing Hamilton... | |
| DEC to survey anglers on Lake Ontario tributaries | ALBANY -- The state Department of Environmental Conservation is surveying anglers this fall on 23 tributary streams of Lake... | |
| Randle Reef project inches forward | The Hamilton Port Authority has submitted the Randle Reef containment design to the federal government for approval,... | |
| Algae outbreak infests Sodus Bay | Sodus Bay, the scenic sailing, fishing and vacation destination in Wayne County, has suffered outbreaks of potentially... | |
| Irondequoit planning to start studying wind farms | The Irondequoit Town Board may be the next local political body asked to come out in opposition to the proposal for wind... | |
| Oil and fuel spilled in Don River | Toronto - An oil and fuel spill in Toronto’s Don River has been contained, officials say. A underground storage tank... | |
| Suspected Northern Snakehead fish caught in Ontario | There are fears a potential threat to the Great Lakes ecosystem has found its way into Canadian waters, after an Ontario... | |
| Water levels are up since spring | Water levels on Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River rose "considerably" since this spring and have surpassed... | |
| Rising level of Lake Ontario good news for docks, marinas | Six weeks ago, experts said the heavens would have to open in order to overcome extreme low water levels in Lake Ontario.... | |
| The SUCCESS OF THE lake Ontario 300 Yacht Race CONTINUES! | The Lake Ontario 300 is nearing capacity again this year as over 165 boats have already registered. Demand for off shore... | |
| Declining smallmouth bass population gets attention of DEC | The sharp decline in the quality of smallmouth bass fishing on Lake Ontario has caught the attention of state aquatic... | |
| Atlantic salmon making a strong comeback in Lake Ontario | Dan Prokupets hung on to the fishing rod, followed the expert advice of his charter captain, and enjoyed the show. "It... | |
| Low water might stymie Lake Ontario boaters | Low water levels on Lake Ontario have area marina operators crossing their fingers that they will continue to be able to... | |
| Gawkers Lured by New Lake Ontario Lighthouse | An abandoned lighthouse toppled into Lake Ontario during a 1916 storm, closing out Point Breeze's heyday as a tourist... | |
| Residents Weigh In On NYPA Offshore Wind Project | Chautauqua County is at a Dickensian crossroads, according to Doug Champ. As chairman of the annual Chautauqua County Energy... | |
| Low water levels in Lake Ontario could spell trouble for boaters, anglers | Low water levels in Montreal Harbor could hamper fishing and recreational boating this spring on Lake Ontario. On Tuesday,... | |
| Tall ship festival sailing into Toronto | Hot on the stern of the G20 summit this June will come an international event where everyone’s invited. Toronto will... | |
| Lake Ontario, on the rebound | About two miles off the shore of Lake Ontario, the water's often so clear that a measuring device submerged 40 feet is... | |
| Lake Ontario fishery "complicated" but thriving | So, what's up with the Lake Ontario fishery? As the name of a recent popular movie notes, "It’s Complicated.... | |
| New York Sea Grant is offering summer stewardship jobs for Lake Ontario/Salmon River areas | Looking for a great summer job? The Eastern Lake Ontario Dune and Salmon River Stewardship and Habitat Program offers the... | |
| Windmills stir up a storm in Cape Vincent | Across the St. Lawrence River from Cape Vincent, 86 windmills — each more than 400 feet high from base to blade tip... |
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