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New Issue of Twine Line

NEWSLETTER • MARCH 2017

This issue includes new research on algal toxin in foods, updates from the Ohio Department of Higher Education's Harmful Algal Bloom Research Initiative, and a teacher who's taking Stone Lab learning back to her math students.

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RESEARCH

It May Not Just Be In The Water

Most people who live on Lake Erie are familiar with harmful algal blooms and the potential drinking water problems they cause. Ohio State researchers are now looking at bloom impacts on fish and produce.

Stone Lab Field Trip Scholarship

Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Laboratory are offering 6 scholarships to take part in Stone Laboratory’s Field Trip program thanks to generous funding from The Andrews Foundation.

EDUCATION

OUTREACH

36th Ohio Charter Captains Conference

Speakers at the 36th Annual Ohio Charter Captains Conference on March 4, 2017 urged the 178 charter captains and others in attendance to introduce the next generation to Lake Erie fishing.

Stone Lab Spring Work Weekend Registration Open

Bring your work gloves and help spruce up Stone Lab for the upcoming season at the annual FOSL Spring Work Weekend!

Great Lakes Climate Quarterly Winter 2016/2017

The latest Great Lakes Climate Quarterly report is now available from the Midwest Regional Climate Center. It discusses this winter's record-breaking warmth and its impacts on agriculture and wildlife, among other information.

State EPA preparing for cuts from feds

Federal funding is the Ohio EPA's second-largest source of revenue, accounting for about $40 million of its $200 million annual budget.

Latest News

Early spring could pose dangers for NE Ohio fruit trees, wildlife, scientists warn

Proposal to slash Sea Grant would hurt seafood industry nationwide

Trump budget cuts Great Lakes Restoration, Sea Grant programs

Lake Erie programs suffer millions of dollars in losses from Trump budget proposals

Trump budget targets Sea Grant funding

Upcoming Events

Spring Work Weekend April 21-23, 2017

Deadline: Stone Lab Field Trip Scholarship Application April 30, 2017

Great Lakes Sea Grant Network Meeting June 5-8, 2017

Stone Lab Open House September 9, 2017

Buckeye Island Hop October 20-22, 2017

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