Thick algal mats sighted at Lake Tahoe
Lake clarity near the shores of Lake Tahoe has succumbed to a noticeable degree of bio-fouling as of late. Thick mats of algae have coated many of the rocks along[…]
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Great Lakes are in the midst of a ‘sewage crisis,’ according to new report
Environmental, business, and civic leaders urged Congress on Monday to solve what they’ve termed the “sewage crisis” in the Great Lakes. From January 2009 through January 2010, five U.S. cities[…]
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Future uncertain for Great Lakes temperatures
The Great Lakes have been experiencing temperatures this summer that have approached or met record highs from over the past 30 years. While the cause is known, researchers are unsure[…]
Purdue researchers explore climate change’s impact on Lake Michigan fish
A robotic submarine deployed in Lake Michigan will help Purdue University researchers study how climate change could be impacting the survival of young fish vital to the lake’s ecosystem. The[…]
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