Tag: Great Lakes Commission
The nation’s first commercial carbon storage plant is in Illinois. It leaks. – Great Lakes Commission
Emerging carbon sequestration facilities in Indianna and Illinois are on the forefront of government strategies to slash fossil fuel emissions and meet climate goals. These facilities aim to permanently sequester […]
How this former sand mining site became Ottawa County’s newest gem – Great Lakes Commission
A former sand mining site in Ottawa County, Michigan, is now operating as a sprawling public park, open for residents to paddle the waters, explore paved paths, overlook a glistening […]
I speak for the fish: Where’s the line in fisheries research? – Great Lakes Commission
Fisheries biologists aim to help fish and other species while causing as little harm as possible in the process. On the Great Lakes, there are many guidelines and regulations in […]
On Lake Erie, getting rid of problem algae starts with giving it less food – Great Lakes Commission
Nutrient runoff from agricultural fields accounts for about 80% of the nutrients that flow into Lake Erie. Farmers are working to minimize impacts by applying fertilizer pellets beneath the soil […]
2 ships that collided, sank 170 years ago rest intact on the bottom of Lake Huron – Great Lakes Commission
On a foggy night 170 years ago, two ships sailing on Lake Huron collided, causing damage to both, records say. Both crews survived and today, the wooden two-masted schooners rest […]