Wetlands Can Help Prevent Property Damage and Save Lives During Floods
Some experts say there’s a way to reduce the effects of floods in the future: more wetland areas.
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Michigan Is On Thin Ice. Get Used To It, Climate Experts Say
/in Water News/by Circle BlueLong-term, warming temperatures in Michigan could bring far more widespread and lasting challenges by destroying key northern ecosystems.
PFAS in the House: Are Toxic “Forever Chemicals” a Steady Drip in This Reporter’s Home?
/in Water News/by Circle Blue“PFAS in the House” was produced by Great Lakes Now/Detroit Public TV, in partnership with Type Investigations. This article was also co-published in Consumer Reports and The Guardian. After spending several months reporting on the PFAS crisis, an alarming realization hit — taco night might be poisoning me. I learned that the type of nonstick pans that I used […]
Too Few Farmers are Curbing Pollution in Lake Erie. Should They be Forced?
/in WEF/by Circle BlueAs climate change complicates Lake Erie’s algae problem, scientists say farmers must do far more to reduce phosphorus runoff. But will enough farmers change their ways without a government mandate?
Michigan Dams Need ‘Immediate Attention’ to Prevent Next Failure
/in Water News/by Circle BlueMichigan’s aging dams require “comprehensive and immediate attention” to avoid future tragedies like last summer’s Midland-area dam failures, a state task force has determined.
The Story of Water in Texas
/in WEF/by Circle BlueThe story of water in Texas is the state’s devout allegiance to the principle that mankind has dominion over nature.
Rights vs. Regulations: When it Comes to Septic Codes, Property Rights Remain a Big Barrier
/in Water News/by Circle BlueA significant number of residential septic systems need repair or replacement, but efforts to enact a statewide code have been hampered.
Michigan Rivers Changing Due to Climate Disruption
/in Water News, WEF/by Circle BlueSevere storms can lead to intensive flooding, soil erosion and disruption to fish populations. Timing is everything in nature.
Climate Change is Affecting The Kind of Fish You Can Catch in Michigan’s Inland Lakes
/in WEF/by Circle BlueWarming waters are hard on some fish, such as walleye, and more favorable to others, such as smallmouth bass. With so many environmental stresses, it’s difficult to gauge the future of individual lakes.
The Future of Lake Superior with Climate Disruption
/in Water News, WEF/by Circle BlueWith warming temperatures, fluctuating water levels and a series of extreme storms, Lake Superior is undergoing dramatic alterations amid climate change.
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