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GREAT LAKES NEWS | BOATS | MUSTHAVE | BUZZ | EVENTS | BUSINESS | PEOPLE & PLACESThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) released its algal bloom
forecast for Lake Erie, and they predict a mild to
moderate season. This forecast follows the 2015
season, which featured the largest harmful algal
bloom ever recorded. In 2014, a harmful algal bloom
blanketed Toledo’s water intake, leaving more than
400,000 people without access to safe drinking water
for three days.Despite the seemingly good news, many environmental
groups caution that it isn’t time to celebrate just yet — the
dry season has kept the algae at bay.
“If we’re going to fi nally tackle the serious threat of
harmful algal blooms once and for all, we’re going to
need the state of Ohio and all partners to act decisively
to reduce farm runoff that is fueling these outbreaks,”
says Gail Hesse, director of Great Lakes water programs
for the National Wildlife Federation.BUZZ
Evinrude Expands G2 Line
Evinrude recently announced an expansion of its E-TEC G2 lineup with some new
midrange engines, making Evinrude’s next generation of G2 engines available to a wider
range of boats and boaters. The new engine models from 150 to 200 hp include the G
150, 150 High Output (H.O.), 175 and 200.
“By expanding this award-winning product line to lower hp models, even more
consumers can benefit from the industry-leading performance of Evinrude E-TEC G2,”
says Alain Villemure, vice president and general manager of BRP’s Marine Propulsion
Systems division. “From bass to pontoon, center console to aluminum fishing, freshwater
to saltwater, the revolution is here.”
Evinrude’s G2 line is not only efficient but green: The company says its models deliver
up to 30 percent more torque, up to 15 percent better fuel efficiency and up to 75 percent
fewer total regulated emissions compared to leading four-stroke outboard
engines. The engines come in Mossy Oak and Ice Blue.
For more information, visit EVINRUDE.COM.Goldman Sachs
Merchant Banking
Division and Altor
Fund IV have acquired
Navico Holding AS
(Navico) — a leading
provider of marine
electronics and parent
company to the
Lowrance, Simrad, B&G
and GoFree brands. For
more information, visit
NAVICO.COM.MUST HAVE
Star Tron Enzyme Fuel Treatment
It’s easy to fuel-up and hit the water. It’s important for the health of your boat’s engine,
however, to pay close attention to what fuel you’re using and how it might aff ect your
boat. The amount of ethanol in fuel, in particular, can impact engine functions. Star
Tron Enzyme Fuel Treatment seeks to reduce the negative eff ects of ethanol and
improve engine performance. Star Tron works with E5, E10, E15 and Rec 90 ethanol-
free gas by improving combustibility, treating debris and moisture in fuel, reducing
emissions and preventing corrosion.
For more information, visit STARTRON.COM.Email [email protected] to add your company’s
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NOAA Releases Algal Bloom Forecast
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