Artificial Reefs Offer New Hope for Lake Michigan’s Eroding Shoreline
Illinois has 63 miles of Lake Michigan coastline, much of which is lined with traditional erosion control structures like breakwaters and seawalls. While these are meant to protect the shore, […]
Nitrate Pollution in Your Drinking Water
Nitrate pollution, largely caused by human activities like industrial agriculture, is contaminating drinking water sources. Nitrates are nutrients that are essential for plant growth, but they act as a pollutant […]
MSU Researchers Study the Effects of Climate Change on US Lakes
Michigan State University (MSU) researchers have studied the effects of climate change on algal blooms in U.S. lakes, using open-access data and satellite imagery to track algal biomass levels over […]
Community Data Improves Great Lakes Ice Prediction Models
The Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) has launched a community program asking ice fishing anglers and others on the Great Lakes to measure and report ice thickness and other conditions […]