Water
Chicago conferences focus on Asian carp, toxic algae, oil pipelines
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Great Lakes Week brought government officials and environmentalists together to talk about the region’s most pressing environmental issues.
Wildlife
Old bird waste yields new insight on today’s environment
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Canadian researchers are picking through bird poo on islands in eastern Lake Ontario to uncover the environmental impact of double-crested cormorants.
Water
Great Lakes water grows economy
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Great Lakes states’ water-dependent economy grew tremendously in 2011, according to a recent report.
Water
EPA app targets mobile algae forecasting
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New EPA app maps algal blooms to warn water managers, help control health risks and educate the public.
Water
Lake Erie algae blooming fast
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NOAA-predicted algae bloom could be second worst in Lake Erie, but it doesn’t necessarily mean there will be another water shutdown.
Water
Michigan company uses dogs to sniff out water pollution
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Environmental Canine Services is a six-year-old Michigan company that uses dogs to find pollution in water.
Water
Michigan company using algae to reduce use of livestock antibiotics
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A Michigan company’s innovative use of algae could help clean wastewater and reduce the use of livestock antibiotics.
Water
Michigan maps out 30-year water plan
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Director of Michigan’s Office of the Great Lakes Jon Allan explains the state’s 30 year blueprint for protecting water resources.
Water
Mr. Great Lakes on new beach-testing method in Michigan
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Mr. Great Lakes reports from Bay City, Michigan’s Delta College Q-90.1 FM.
Water
Lake Erie algae forecast is grim
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That doesn’t necessarily mean there will be more water shutdowns like the one in Toledo last year.