Lake Erie
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Fourth largest of the Great Lakes, it has been known for years for its high level of pollution.
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The tiny village is nestled along the southern shore of Lake Erie and offers a mix of multimillion-dollar estates and more modest residences.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 7, 2026
She believes that cash and other changes helped set Lake Erie on a sustainable trajectory.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
During the warm months, Lake Erie becomes an ideal setting for cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, to grow rapidly.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 2, 2025
A ship identifying itself as the USS Lake Erie - a guided missile cruiser - last transmitted its location in the Caribbean Sea on 30 August, east of the Panama Canal on 30 August.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2025
The mesmerist said, “And what’s that I see right in front of you, young Samuel? It appears to be the waters of Lake Erie, cool and deep and inviting!”
From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis
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