By treating them more like the oceans, researchers are trying to better predict future Great Lakes water levels.
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Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Humans help endangered piping plover chicks survive on Michigan beaches
Piping plovers are nesting in more places, and in slightly greater numbers.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Join Bridge and Circle of Blue to discuss Great Lakes, climate change
On July 13, Bridge Michigan environment reporter Kelly House will moderate a Zoom discussion about the impact of climate change on the Great Lakes.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Water test: Rending the Great Lakes food web
The food web in lakes Michigan and Huron has changed in ways that jeopardize age-old fishing traditions and raise questions about how we’ve managed them. Now negotiators are updating a legal settlement that spells out where and how much lake whitefish and lake trout can be harvested.
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As Saginaw Bay pollution grows, farmers urge other farmers to change ways
State officials this spring declared Saginaw Bay “impaired” due to nutrient pollution. Farmers like Steve Tait are now working to convince fellow farmers that no-till and other soil-conservation practices are profitable, along with good for the environment.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Michigan must protect its underground water
Unless policymakers make a lasting commitment to groundwater protection and stewardship, Michigan will suffer from a degraded resource unable to serve the state’s needs.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan Great Lakes: Expect lower waters, ample fish and a hot summer
This is why we love Michigan. What to expect in terms of weather, beach cover and water conditions on the Great Lakes.
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EPA: Two toxic hot spots in Michigan will take longer to clean up than many others in Great Lakes states
One of the biggest pollution cleanup efforts in the Great Lakes region is getting a boost.
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Some MI water systems are overbuilt, underfunded. Are mergers the answer?
Customers get cheaper, cleaner water when communities share the cost of infrastructure. But Michigan’s experience shows how political conflicts and logistical challenges can complicate the math.