Michigan Beaches Closed Due to High Levels of Bacteria
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High levels of E. coli in the Great Lakes and Michigan’s inland lakes can cause beach closures throughout the summer. E. coli enters Michigan’s waterways from a variety of sources […]
The Impact of PFAS on Michigan’s Coastal Communities
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PFAS are “forever chemicals” that make their way into Michigan’s groundwater and affect the health and economies of coastal communities. PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are hydrophobic chemicals found […]
Adopt A Beach Program Prevents Microplastic Pollution
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The Alliance for the Great Lakes launched its Adopt a Beach program in 1991. Since then, volunteers have removed more than 9.7 million pieces of litter, that’s 535,000 pounds of […]
Economic Transformation through Great Lakes Region Freshwater Initiative
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A conference of mayors in the Great Lakes region focused on utilizing the area’s freshwater resources to fuel economic revitalization. Many manufacturing processes require water, so the Great Lakes region […]
OSU to Receive $4.9M Federal Grant for Climate Adaptation Training
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Ohio State University is getting $4.85 million of Inflation Reduction Act money to make first-ever “climate-ready” training affordable for the next generation of Great Lakes hydrologists, shoreline engineers, water treatment […]
Impacts of Historic Lack of Ice Coverage on the Great Lakes
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According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, this year’s historic lack of ice coverage could have a big impact on people living in communities around the lake, as well […]
Threats to the Great Lakes
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The Great Lakes contain one-fifth of the world’s freshwater, yet they face multiple challenges. Legislation like the Clean Water Act and the Great Lakes Compact help to protect and manage […]
Conservation Efforts to Protect Lake Sturgeon in the Grand River
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Lake sturgeon were once abundant in the Great Lakes, but overharvesting and construction of dams that obstructed access to their spawning grounds led to the fish being designated a threatened […]
Michigan’s Livestock Farm Biodigesters Pose a Water Contamination Risk
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s plan to generate all of Michigan’s energy from renewable sources by 2040 has contributed to the incentivization of the biodigester industry. Changes in state regulations and tax […]
Little Manistee River Weir Boosts Large Game Fish Populations in the Great Lakes
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The Little Manistee River Weir is a salmon and trout harvest and egg-take facility operated by the Michigan DNR Fisheries Division. The weir is a temporary barrier placed between the […]