Just in: NOAA is considering designating a new national marine sanctuary in Lake Erie, adjacent to Pennsylvania. Get the details here, and find out how you can participate in the first step of the designation process: sanctuaries
initiative by expanding the National Marine Sanctuary System, addressing inequitable access to the outdoors and supporting locally-led conservation.
“History lies in the waters of Lake Erie. Those waters serve as a reminder of our past and an opportunity to educate us today,” Senator Bob Casey said. “Designating the Lake Erie Quadrangle as the region’s first national marine sanctuary would draw in visitors from around the nation, bringing their curiosity and their dollars to Erie, and would protect the health of the ecosystem.”
“The Lake Erie Quadrangle has significant historical, ecological, and recreational value, making it a great candidate for a national marine sanctuary,” said Congressman Matt Cartwright, Ranking Member of the Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Subcommittee. “I applaud NOAA for proceeding with the designation process.”
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