Bad news for fishing: Climate change is sucking the oxygen out of lakes, study suggests
Researchers from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y. found that from 1980 to 2017, oxygen levels fell by about five per cent near the surface and 19 per cent […]
The great algae problem on Lake Erie – caused by fertilizer, solved by time and effort
On the western edge of Lake Erie is a green, oily sludge that comes out regularly every summer and lasts into the first month of fall. It’s an issue that […]
Trees please: A move to reforest formerly redlined Great Lakes cities
Urban areas are getting hotter. Trees can help. The post Trees please: A move to reforest formerly redlined Great Lakes cities first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.
Celebration of World Water Day 2021 – Valuing Water
Today is World Water Day. The approaching summer season and the coronavirus pandemic have given a silent warning to the world on how critical the availability of clean water is. World Water […]
It’s National Groundwater Awareness Week – How will you speak up for groundwater?
March 7, 2021 kicked off National Groundwater Awareness Week. It is a week dedicated to the advocacy of groundwater safety and protection and increasing its access across the country. Groundwater is […]
Can a cold snap kill invasive species?
The recent cold snap impacts invasive species in different ways. Read the full story by the WXPR – Wausau, WI.
Road Salt: Researchers look at vegetables and juices for alternatives to salt
Salt-speckled sidewalks, driveways and highways are synonymous with winter in the Great Lakes region. But while road salt is highly effective at deicing surfaces, the safety that salt provides for […]
Little to no ice on the Great Lakes in late January?!
Three weeks into January the percentage of ice coverage on the Great Lakes is historically low with not even 2% of ice coverage on the lakes. Read the full story by […]
Stressors on Lake Michigan flow mostly from human activity
The Great Lakes face numerous stressors that threaten the Lake Michigan’s ecology, including invasive species, climate change and nutrient pollution. Read the full story by Crain’s Chicago Business.
Congress approves major boost in Great Lakes funding
Ten months after being approved in U.S. House with heavy bipartisan support, the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act has passed the Senate and is headed for President Donald Trump’s desk. Read […]