LAKE ERIE: BEYOND THE SURFACE

On the surface, it looks like any other body of water. Yet the 11th largest lake on earth has a deeper story to tell. In it's currents flow a timeline of the American dream; it's successes, its failures, and its future. The story of Lake Erie is one of environmental recovery, economic resurgence and diversity of purpose. Yet this is a very pivotal time for the lake and our region. While experts believe that the quality of the lake improved dramatically from 1975 thru 1995, the past ten years have been more disturbing. Threatening invasive species, watershed problems and the need for economic utilization force us to learn how to best balance commerce, recreation, homeland security and environmental concerns.

As the high definition leader in locally produced programming, WKYC is proud to showcase our region's most vital natural resource in a year- long effort. The breadth and scope of Lake Erie's geography, history, and challenges are even more dramatic with this new video technology.

Here you can watch the special again, get the latest news regarding Lake Erie, and tap into valuable Lake Erie resources and experts.

Updates

Voinovich urges Great Lakes Compact's passage

Cuyahoga River: Poster child for the worldwide environmental movement

Congressional panel hears of Great Lakes needs

Coast Guard Cutter Bristol Bay out to break the ice near Fairport Harbor CLEVELAND -- The Bristol Bay left Cleveland harbor this morning to assess ice conditions at Fairport Harbor and the Grand River.

Lake Erie pollution - a report from 1964 CLEVELAND -- While exploring the WKYC archives for our latest part of "Lake Erie: Beyond the Surface", this report on the Lake Erie pollution problem was discovered.

Instrument for exploring space is aimed at Lake Erie CLEVELAND -- Researchers from NASA Glenn Research Center have teamed up with NOAA to track algae blooms in Lake Erie.

The Lake Guardian helps to protect Lake Erie CLEVELAND -- Just as daylight breaks above the Cleveland skyline, the Research Vessel Lake Guardian sets out on Lake Erie for another scientific mission.

Lake Erie: Beyond the Surface Part 3 It was a battle that would determine the fate of our region, the fate of our country.

Lake Erie: Beyond the Surface Some see it as an awe-inspiring natural wonder. Others, a family vacation. A prize-winning walleye. A shipping superhighway. A new source of energy. Or, a scientific resource.

Lake Erie: Beyond the Surface It is the 11th largest lake on earth. Within its currents flows the story of where we’ve been and where we are headed.

Lake Erie; beyond the surface Channel 3 airs this third high definition local special on Saturday, February 2nd at 7 p.m. Watch it again on-line following the broadcast. Special will be posted at wkyc.com after 8 P.M. on Saturday, June 30th.

Lake Erie 'dead zone' studied by NOAA team CLEVELAND -- Low oxygen levels detected are driving fish away

Scientists urge saltwater flushing to kill ballast invasives TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) -- Scientists say salt water may be a simple way to prevent invasive species from sneaking into the Great Lakes aboard oceangoing cargo ships.

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