Asian carp has gained some notoriety in the United States as an invasive species and general pest. It's proven difficult to eradicate and it's poised to enter the Great Lakes. It seems it's here to …
Water Levels in the Great Lakes
Water levels in the Great Lakes are lower than their long-term averages. Despite a wet season, experts believe the gains could evaporate. After the unusually warm temperatures this summer, lake …
The Groundwater Problem at the Great Lakes
Heather talked just last week about pollution in the Great Lakes, but that's not the only water issue in the area. Despite being surrounded by water, the Great Lakes area actually has a limited …
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Feast and Famine in the Great Lakes
The ecology of the Great Lakes has been struggling for many years. Parts of them are dead and others are dying. “Feast and Famine in the Great Lakes” examines the reasons why. A new report …
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20 Pound Asian Carp Found Past Great Lakes Defenses
So it happened. The first Asian carp was found past the electric barrier designed specifically to keep them out of Lake Michigan. And the thing weighed 20 pounds. After several suits against Illinois …
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EPA Action Plan for Great Lakes Funded at $475 Million per Year
Last year President Obama, who knows the Great Lakes well having started his political career in Chicago, proposed a clean-up plan for the Great Lakes. This week the EPA met with governors of Great …
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