Tag: lakes
Harmful chemicals found in Kent County lakes. Where you should avoid eating fish
Michigan health officials warned the public this week to avoid eating any fish caught from four bodies of water in Kent County. Read the full story by Lansing State Journal.
The invisible force draining the Great Lakes right now could make water levels plunge
The Great Lakes usually start their seasonal water level decrease in August, as evaporation is highest over the Great Lakes in the fall. Read the full story by MLive.
Iconic Michigan songbird undergoes concerning population decline
By Clara Lincolnhol
One of Michigan’s most rare, iconic and celebrated bird species is the Kirtland’s warbler. Once nearly extinct in the 1970s, decades-long, targeted conservation efforts helped their population rebound. But this year’s census revealed something concerning: a significant drop in warblers– nearly 700 fewer pairs.
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Hopes and Fishes
In one of the most polluted parts of Lake Michigan, whitefish are thriving. Some people wonder if we should try to replicate that environment elsewhere to save the iconic species. But that could mean doing something untested and controversial.
Data centers are drawn to the Great Lakes region — but is it prepared for water and energy usage?
The booming growth of data centers brings the promise of high-paying jobs and economic investment.