What's New Erie Port Authority to dredge boat launch, marina Erie Times-News (2/18) The Erie-Western Pennsylvania Port Authority plans to dredge the entrance to Lampe Marina and the foot of the East Avenue Boat Launch in Erie, Penn., as early as March.
Seaway Trail to install War of 1812 signs on bayfront Erie Times-News (2/17) The bicentennial anniversary of the War of 1812 has inspired a nonprofit organization to tell the story of Lake Erie's history in a new way.
Presque Isle Bay no longer Area of Concern Erie Times-News (2/14) A healthier Presque Isle Bay has been removed from the Great Lakes Areas of Concern list due to environmental improvements.
COMMENTARY: How does Great Lakes fishing stack up? Erie Times-News (1/25) The Great Lakes attracted 1,665,000 anglers in 2011, according to a survey. Lake Erie is the most popular of the Great Lakes among anglers.
As Asian carp migrate north, concerns spreads from Ohio lakes to rivers WKSU Public Radio (1/23) Senators Sherrod Brown(D) and Pat Toomey (R) are introducing a bill that would designate the US Fish and Wildlife Service as the lead agency in slowing the spread of the invasive carp, and would share information and technology among other agencies – and with Congress.
EPA recommends Presque Isle Bay be removed from watch list Erie Times-News (1/11) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has asked that Presque Isle Bay be taken off an Areas of Concern list. The EPA, in a letter dated Jan. 8, agreed with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, which said in mid-December that it was time for the bay to be delisted.
General Resources Pennsylvania Great Lakes Commission Since 1955, Pennsylvania has been a valued member of the Great Lakes Commission.
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Economy Pennsylvania Economic Profile Northeast-Midwest Institute The Northeast-Midwest Institute provides a variety of economic data about the state, including unemployment rate, per-capita income, gross state product, exports, government spending and demographics.
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