By treating them more like the oceans, researchers are trying to better predict future Great Lakes water levels.
Natasha Blakely, Great Lakes Now
A guest author for Bridge Magazine.
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Five fixes for Michigan’s drinking water woes
The Great Lakes News Collaborative asked state and national experts how Michigan could break the cycle of underfunding and poor decision-making that has left water systems across Michigan in sorry shape.
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Michigan's 20th Century water systems too big for its shrinking city populations
Cities around the Great Lakes region struggle with the cost of water maintenance and operation as their populations decline.
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In fight for statewide septic code, Michigan property rights a big barrier
A significant number of residential septic systems need repair or replacement, but efforts to enact a statewide code have been hampered by the expense and disagreement over what events would trigger an inspection.
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How Nestlé sale impacts Michigan water permit dispute
The company’s unloading of North American regional brands follows years of controversy over Nestlé’s ability to withdraw vast volumes of ground water for a minimal licensing fee and sell it for a profit.
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Public Concern: Climate change, runoff and chemicals at the forefront of people’s worries about the Great Lakes
Climate change was propelled “from the 15th most-mentioned in 2017 to today’s top concern,” the report said.