This is how algal blooms are monitored in the Great Lakes Basin.
Water
Algae is ugly: Why Lake Erie anglers avoid harmful algal blooms
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A new study reports that aesthetics are the main reason anglers avoid harmful algal blooms.
Water
Despite Flint, many water systems not open about lead pipes
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Flint’s lead-tainted water crisis has drawn international headlines, but some states and their water systems appear to be slow in learning the importance of keeping the public informed about similar risks.
Water
GLRI proves economic boost along Great Lakes Corridor
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A new study shows a boost in economic activity in communities along the Great Lakes Corridor where Great Lakes Restoration Initiative projects took place.
Contaminants
Firefighting chemical linked to water safety concerns
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A firefighting foam has been linked to a group of chemicals known to be harmful to infants, toddlers and pregnant women. But it is still kept on hand because firefighters say they don’t have effective alternatives.
Water
A Great Lake plunge may not be such a great feat
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Climate change is taking the polar out of a polar plunge and could fuel bacteria and algae outbreaks.
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Newcomer advocates for river restoration
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Chicago native Tawny Hammond thinks the Boardman River should be restored to its natural state.
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Family laments dam removals
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Not everyone is excited about losing the Boardman and Sabin dams. The Gibbs family has lived in Northern Michigan for generations and their ancestors helped build the dams.
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Tribal elder raises river restoration awareness
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When a series of dams was proposed for the river, the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians was against it. So when word got out that the city might remove the dams, the tribe jumped at the opportunity to help.
Water
A conversation with the kayakers paddling the perimeter of Lake Superior
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Jim Bailey of Infosuperior spoke with four kayakers who are paddling the perimeter of Lake Superior, and cleaning up beaches, collecting microplastics samples and sauna-hopping along the way.
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What’s in your Great Lakes brew?
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Microplastics detected in the suds of microbrews.