Ashtabula’s Revitalization
In the news: Pharmaceuticals showing up in Lake Michigan in high concentrations
…treatment facilities have removing these compounds. From MLive.com: “The study was performed by researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and examined water samples taken near a Milwaukee water treatment plant…
In the news: Small number of Asian carp could establish a large Great Lakes population
Recent research indicates that even a handful of Asian carp, between just ten and twenty fish, could establish an ecologically damaging population in the Great Lakes. From ScienceDaily.com: “Published this…
The World Series of Buoy Data: An island of activity amidst a lake of statistics
…days. Questions are posted in the morning and answers are posted in the afternoon. After three days of competition, Wilmette is in the lead 2-1, winning both the highest wave…
In the news: Be aware of the Great Lakes’ dangers as well as their beauty
…from weather and riptides. From MLive.com: “According to the National Weather Service, there were seven fatalities and 14 rescues on the Great Lakes caused at least partially by…
Two Yellow Buoys sits for an interview with the Big Ten Network
This story originally appeared on the Big Ten Network’s website, btn.com. Lake Michigan contains approximately six quadrillion gallons of water. Monitoring the weather and lake conditions isn’t just a big…
Pollution Prevention Inspires IISG Intern
…and Ohio Sea Grant to redesign ecyclingtools.com to more effectively provide businesses with the information and tools needed to refurbish and/or recycle their old computer equipment. Among the many sites…
In the news: October rains raise water levels in Lakes Michigan, Huron
…historical average. From MLive.com: “Heavy October rain could help Lake Michigan and Lake Huron continue to rise toward the long term average water level. Lake Michigan – Huron is still…
In the news: A private island that truly is for the birds
Non-profit organization The Nature Conservancy recently acquired a small island in Lake Michigan that is used by migrating birds as a stopping point on their journey. From MichiganRadio.com: “St. Martin…