State News
Sailing for science
Meadville Tribune (7/21)
A new partnership between Pennsylvania Sea Grant and Gannon University is inviting students around the region to board Gannon’s science vessel, the Environaut, and take part in hands-on learning to deepen understanding of the current health of Lake Erie.
Earthquake rattles Ontario-Quebec border and GTA
The Toronto Star (6/24)
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake briefly shook the Ontario-Quebec border Wednesday afternoon, shattering glass, rattling bookshelves and sending hundreds of people scurrying into the streets.
Shippers courted at Erie Inland Port conference
Erie Times-News (5/26)
The proposed multimillion-dollar Erie Inland Port Project seeks to create large-scale transportation and shipping hubs in northwestern Pennsylvania and northeastern Ohio.
Group seeks funds from city of Erie for War of 1812 events
Erie Times-News (5/21)
Erie's Jefferson Educational Society is seeking $1.3 million to fund a five-month celebration in 2013 commemorating Erie's role in the War of 1812.
Budget cuts to close some Presque Isle beaches
Lebanon Daily News (2/11)
Officials with the Pennsylvania Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources say some beaches will be closed for swimming this summer at Presque Isle State Park in Erie.
Lake Erie could freeze over entirely for first time in years
Erie Times-News (2/10)
The power is running out on the Lake Erie snow machine. The lake is about 90 to 95 percent ice-covered, and more cold temperatures forecast could freeze the entire lake. The lake hasn't completely frozen over since the winter of 1995-96.
State Beach Resources
Pennsylvania Beach Monitoring and Closure/Advisory Practices
Natural Resources Defense Council
Pennsylvania beach map and information on beach monitoring and closings.
Presque Isle State Park - Swimming
Presque Isle State Park
The park, located on the Presque Isle peninsula, has seven miles of sandy, guarded, bathing beaches, separated by natural wooded areas.
State Beaches
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