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Erie worries its natural beauty — and tourism — will suffer under budget cuts

Jun 12, 2017
Federal funds help fight beach erosion, protecting an industry that draws $1 billion a year from visitors.
Matt Greene, director of operations at Presque Isle State Park, said government funds help fight beach erosion that uproots trees.
Erika Beras

What will stop the dangerous algae in Lake Erie?

Aug 7, 2015
Put it on a diet, scientists say.

Predicting algae levels on Lake Erie

May 28, 2015
Scientists are developing methods to avoid another water crisis.