Activists call for ‘impaired’ designation for western basin hree local environmental activists called on Toledo and Ohio leaders Thursday to more vigorously pursue “impaired” status for western Lake Erie under the Clean Water Act, arguing that merely monitoring pollutants after … Continue Reading…
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Captions as shown underneath the pictures. Introductory paragraph above first photo and conclusion sentence below last caption. Follow The Manure … with your nose 8.3.17 – Pretty stenchy in western Lenawee and eastern Hillsdale Counties, hot and windy day, heavy … Continue Reading…
Summer is the season for harmful algae blooms in many U.S. lakes and bays. They occur when water bodies become overloaded with nitrogen and phosphorus from farms, water treatment plants and other sources. Warm water and lots of nutrients promote rapid growth … Continue Reading…
Bridge Magazine, Center for Michigan, 7/28/17, Bill Richardson Summertime for many of us who call the Great Lakes State home means enjoying our lakes, rivers, and parks as much as possible. However, for those enjoying summers on Lake Erie, Saginaw … Continue Reading…
This year’s bloom is predicted by NOAA to be much larger than average – just under the size of the 2014 bloom that left 500,000 without drinking water. (Detroit Free Press) The forecast for western Lake Erie for later this … Continue Reading…