Resources for Keeping our Planet Blue
The affluent village of Winnetka, outside Chicago, needs a new storm water drainage system. Parts of the village are flooded regularly. The high price tag has some residents complaining. Winnetka …
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Zebra mussels are an invasive species in the U.S. and many other countries. Attempts to control them have proven futile. They're apparently here to stay for a while, but what use are they? One …
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by Morgan Rusnak With Thanksgiving only a few days away, it’s hard not to be taking inventory of the things we’re thankful for: Friends, family, a great education and the privilege of clean …
The fight to control the invasion of Asian carp in the Great Lakes is spurring legal battles between Midwestern states. Michigan, with the backing of Ohio, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Minnesota, is suing …
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A recent study, released by The International Upper Great Lakes Study Board (IUGLSB), has confirmed alarming news about the declining levels of water in the upper Great Lakes. According to the study, …
