In the news: Great Lakes microplastic pollution research recently published
…that along with the microplastics, eight of the samples contained coal ash and coal fly ash (produced by coal-burning power plants).” Read the complete post at the link above….
In the news: Asian carp DNA found in Lake Michigan water for the first time
…contaminated bait buckets. It could, of course, also signal the presence of a live fish.” Read the complete article at the link above for more information about the study. …
In the news: Wauconda, Volo get OK for Lake Michigan water
…water to Wauconda was a long time coming. In 2012, Wauconda voters approved a $50 million plan to access Lake Michigan water, according to previous Tribune reports. But a deal…
In the news: Identifying potential causes of harmful algae in Lake Erie
…that nutrient enough to curb Lake Erie algae blooms will take a whole new set of techniques.” The second article describes another common source of phosphorous and other problem substances…
Website of the week: Be an AIS super sleuth
A closer look at web tools and sites that boost research and empower Great Lakes communities to secure a healthy environment and economy. Hundreds of invasive species are on the loose in…
Website of the week: The ins and outs of medicine disposal
A closer look at web tools and sites that boost research and empower Great Lakes communities to secure a healthy environment and economy. With flu season waning and allergy season on its…
In the news: Former Gary landfill may get Superfund status
From NWI: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is taking action to clean up a long-dormant Gary landfill that is leaking hazardous waste into a neighboring wetland near the Grand Calumet…
The dollars and cents of sediment remediation
…communications intern, has the story. I’ve lived in the city all my life. With the exception of a few parks and forest preserves, I never really saw environmental health…
In the news: Great Lakes mayors target plastic pollution from personal care products
…in 2012 included green, blue and purple coloured spheres, similar to polypropylene and polyethylene microbeads in consumer products, such as facial cleaners.” Read the complete article at the link above….