An annual virtual event to highlight people's love for Lake Erie returns on Thursday.
The ninth annual #WeAreLakeErie will use the hashtag to raise awareness and encourage governments to ensure the health of the Great Lake.
Environmental Defence, an environmental advocacy organization, shared that after decades of being plagued with severe toxic algal blooms, Lake Erie is beginning to show small signs of recovery.
Earlier this summer, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced its 2025 Lake Erie algal bloom forecast. This summer's prediction indicates a mild-moderate bloom, due in part to less nutrient pollution entering the lake.
Environmental Defence believes that the #WeAreLakeErie movement is a chance to show key decision-makers the important role Lake Erie plays in the lives of people, animals, plants, and the ecosystem as a whole.
To take part, upload your favourite Lake Erie story or photo to social media with the hashtag #WeAreLakeErie on Thursday, August 28.
