Lake Erie

Question #1: The what? — “Officials in Ohio are investigating allegations that the two anglers participating in the Lake Erie Walleye Trail Fishing Tournament cheated by adding weights to their fish.” — The Washington Post Question: Is this where I’m supposed to ask what the Lake Erie Walleye Trail Fishing Tournament is? Answer: Seems like…

I do believe in protecting a person’s rights. As American citizens, we have certain rights when it comes to the law, voting, employment and more. These rights are vital to us being productive citizens of our American society. The citizens of Toledo, Ohio, believe that citizens of America have rights…

“We are a landmark in Cleveland, a pioneer in tourism. We are Cleveland’s boat.” —

Once a pipe dream back in the 1960s, actual pipes and many programs ever since have the Cuyahoga River and lakefront reborn for recreation. — Fishing, sailing, and many other recreational activities benefit from easy access to these freshwater resources. It’s a large part of what makes our city unique. Our regional economy is tied to Lake Erie, the lakefront, and the entire Lake Erie watershed. But, as old photographs, video footage, and oral history…

Dear Uncle Rick, Hi. I found your old microscope the day you took off. As a constant student of the world, community organizer, and family man, it’s the only day you took off any that of us can remember. It looks exactly like my old microscope but well kept. Mine…

How a whole-lake experiment answered the question — Have you ever wondered why many lakes turn unsightly green when it starts getting warm, especially those with heavy agricultural activity surrounding them? Scientists set out to answer this question by conducting whole-lake experiments at the Experimental Lake Area (ELA); a collection of 58 formerly pristine lakes set aside for…

My name is Joe Weaver, Department of Awesomeness and Video Production Supervisor. I am also the producer, director, videographer, and editor of BrushPile Fishing, and Catfish Crazy. Both shows are produced by NKT Productions in New Knoxville, OH. In this adventure, I was shooting a show with the Catfish Crazy…

If you were waiting for an engraved invitation to visit the islands, I think Put-In-Bay just issued one. The Chamber of Commerce is making it very evident that the island is open for business every day — and they are doing everything they can to welcome families during the week…

Every summer toxic algae blooms threaten the water along the great lakes region. This year will be worse. It’s March and the lake is dazzling. It’s one of those chilly days outside where the promise of spring has been pushed back one more day by an unexpected frost. The sky…