Posts for tag "Stone Lab"
Stone Lab: Cyanobacteria Monitoring in Ohio Lakes
Microcystin, one of several toxins produced by the cyanobacteria that form harmful algal blooms (HABs), has become a popular topic of lake research as the human health impacts of HABs become better understood. Stone Lab is one...
- Posted July 22, 2024
When Green Isn’t Good: Cyanobacterial Toxin Knowledge and Toxicity Forecast High on Stone Lab’s List of Research Pursuits
Ohio State’s Stone Lab researchers make headway in understanding Microcystis toxin production and predicting toxicity of HAB events in the Lake Erie region.
- Posted October 25, 2018
Cellular Data Buoy Supports Lake Erie Algae Research, Public Outreach
Researchers at Ohio State University’s Stone Lab gather algae measurements using a cellular data buoy with the goal of one day predicting bloom toxicity.
- Posted November 17, 2016
Ohio Sea Grant Research Roundup
What we learned about Ohio Sea Grant research during a summer 2016 trip to Ohio State University’s Stone Laboratory, plus a few projects we didn’t cover.
- Posted October 4, 2016
Lake Erie Watersnake: A Look At The Comeback
The Lake Erie watersnake was once endangered in Ohio and threatened federally. But thanks to a nearly decade-long effort, the snake is thriving once again.
- Posted September 8, 2016
Q&A With Ohio Sea Grant’s Chris Winslow
In a Q&A, Ohio Sea Grant’s Chris Winslow shares updates on some ongoing projects at the fore of improving water quality in and around Lake Erie.
- Posted September 2, 2016
Possible Costs For Fixing Lake Erie Algal Blooms
An agricultural economist lays out different options for fixing Lake Erie’s algal blooms, like a phosphorus tax or subsidy, along with associated costs.
- Posted September 1, 2016
Lake Erie Food Web: What Are Cyanobacteria Bloom Effects?
Investigators from Ohio State University’s Aquatic Ecology Laboratory evaluate effects of cyanobacteria blooms on the Lake Erie food web.
- Posted August 31, 2016
Solving Western Lake Erie Nutrient Problems Is Daunting But Possible
A modeling effort led in part by Ohio State scientists shows that the western Lake Erie phosphorus reduction target can be met with more farmers onboard.
- Posted August 30, 2016
Modeling Lake Erie’s 40 Percent Phosphorus Reduction Target
A modeling effort led partly by the Nature Conservancy assesses what needs to be done to achieve a 40 percent reduction in Lake Erie phosphorus.
- Posted August 26, 2016
Port Of Toledo Demo Project May Reduce Sediment Loads
A riverside project holds promise for reducing sediment in the Port of Toledo, but that is just one area of focus for officials working to better Lake Erie.
- Posted August 25, 2016
Clean Energy In Ohio On The Rise
An update on the growing use of clean energy in Ohio, marked by a recent surge in solar and a steady decline in the use of coal burning.
- Posted August 24, 2016
Ohio State Data Buoy Captures Lake Erie’s Real-Time Conditions
A research buoy operated by Ohio State University’s Stone Lab is deployed in Lake Erie and keeping an eye on water quality around Put-in-Bay, Ohio. Data from the platform are available online in real time. Some of...
- Posted May 19, 2016
Fondriest Crew Helps With Sonde Training At Lake Erie Center
Some of the Fondriest crew recently visited the University of Toledo’s Lake Erie Center to help assist with calibration training on YSI EXO2 Multi-Parameter Water Quality Sondes. Members from our team were joined by other experts from...
- Posted August 18, 2015
Ohio regulators still working to understand algal toxicity
Ohio regulators are still in the early stages of understanding how to keep the public safe from algal toxins.
- Posted September 11, 2013
Q&A with Justin Chaffin: Taking samples and advising students on Lake Erie
You can find Ohio Sea Grant’s Stone Laboratory research coordinator Justin Chaffin sampling Lake Erie and working with students.
- Posted September 6, 2013
Stone Laboratory to open new algae focused water quality lab
Ohio State University’s Stone Laboratory will open a new lab this summer focused on algae and water quality, according to the Ohio Sea Grant magazine Twine Line. The new laboratory will be in the Stone Lab Research...
- Posted June 26, 2013
Another record Lake Erie algal bloom possible; study cites solutions
A study of Lake Erie's recent record bloom finds the causes are likely to repeat, but an attainable cut in nutrient loading could help.
- Posted April 25, 2013
