Muskegon Lake cleanup project celebrates completion
…the Muskegon Lake Watershed Partnership. Caitie was onsite for the project completion, and worked with John Karl from Wisconsin Sea Grant to compile video footage. That footage will be…
Understanding community perceptions will aid in Trenton Channel cleanup
The Trenton Channel, part of the 32-mile Detroit River, could see a cleanup in 2016 through the Great Lakes Legacy Act, which combines federal funding with local support. Before that…
In the news: Worldwide fish populations headed towards depletion?
…in danger of being depleted.” The article includes a number of links that provide additional information, including a link to the complete report from World Wildlife Fund in PDF form….
In the news: Illinois senators help strengthen the state’s Asian carp prevention efforts
…carp electric barriers and Chicago locks and dams designed to keep the invasive species out of the Great Lakes.” Read the complete article at the link above to learn more. …
How do you solve a problem like the dead zone?
…on the reason for the meeting and the group behind it all. “The hypoxic zone is a seasonal phenomenon in the Gulf region, where sudden outbreaks in algal communities…
Grand Calumet and Roxana Marsh cleanup a celebration for all ages
…come back to life, and with it, the community.” A celebration and press event earlier this week to mark this moment brought together the many players and partners involved…
U of I students get hands-on with pharmaceutical disposal
…biomedical engineering. “There were various marketing aspects that still had to be completed and communication between a 10-member team over Thanksgiving break was difficult. However, the efforts exerted during this…
In the news: Study shows bacteria developing resistance to antibacterial compounds
Recent research in the Chicago area shows that bacteria are developing a resistance to a common antibacterial chemical used in many household and personal care products. From The Cary Institute: …
Low rainfall isn’t necessarily a problem for your lawn
…in high demand, several communities place watering schedules or restrictions in effect in order to conserve the available water. But what to do about your lawn? According to Richard…