Howard Meyerson
After more than 30 years in the outdoor writing business, you would think I'd know better.
Tag Archives: U.S. EPA
U.S. House measure supports shippers on ballast water dumping
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — A plan gaining support in Congress and backed by the cargo shipping industry would establish a nationwide policy for dumping ballast water into U.S. waterways that environmental groups say would open the door to more … Continue reading
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Tagged Ballast Water, Environment, Great Lakes, Invasive Species, Nature, Shipping, U.S. EPA
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Scientists: Invasive snail more prevalent than thought, poses grave danger to waterfowl
By Howard Meyerson GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Scientists studying the health of Great Lakes coastal wetlands report that faucet snails have been found in many more waters than anticipated. The invasive snail, native to Europe, poses a threat to … Continue reading
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Tagged Conservation, Environment, Faucet Snails, GLRI, Invasive Species, Nature, Snails, U.S. EPA, U.S. Geological Survey
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Microbe to control invasive mussels in open water approved by U.S. EPA
By Howard Meyerson GRAND RAPIDS MI, – Federal scientists working to protect Great Lakes waters and fisheries are enthused about a new commercial product called Zequanox, which kills zebra mussels and quagga mussels without harming other species. But additional research … Continue reading
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