Tag: lakes
As the Great Lakes become a data center hub, AI’s water usage impact remains unknown
Artificial intelligence data centers consume massive amounts of water for cooling servers and generating electricity. It is currently unknown exactly how much water these centers are already withdrawing from the […]
Researchers take new approach to determine Great Lake whitefish population
Researchers at Michigan State University are using genealogy to determine if the lake whitefish population in the Great Lakes is too low. Read the full story by WILX-TV – Lansing, […]
After Trump cuts, Michigan helps pay for remainder of climate work program
In early June, Michigan said it would pay out stipends to MI Healthy Climate Corps members who wanted to complete their terms, which last through mid-October.
EPA says Western Lake Erie Basin grants will build capacity
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced nearly $4 million will support farmer water quality efforts in the Western Lake Erie Basin. Great Lakes Program Office Director says awarded projects […]
Focus on removing invasive species in water this week
Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week, scheduled for June 29-July 5, highlights the importance of stopping the spread of nonnative aquatic plants and organisms, known as AIS (Aquatic Invasive Species), that […]