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Youth water quality tests – Part 3 – Biochemical oxygen demand
Published on September 4, 2013
Teach students about science by playing in the river! You can learn about the pollution in the river by studying the biochemical oxygen demand. -
Educators explore Great Lakes science during Lake Huron adventure
Published on September 3, 2013
Lake Huron educators and Great Lakes scientists explore opportunities to enhance student learning opportunities through educational Great Lakes stewardship opportunities. -
Landscaping for water quality: the LID approach
Published on August 8, 2013
Low Impact Design (LID) practices offer individuals, businesses and communities ways to reduce stormwater runoff and protect water quality. -
If you head to the water over the summer, you may encounter swimmer’s itch
Published on August 5, 2013
Avoid swimmer’s itch this summer by observing where you are swimming and rinsing off after a swim. -
Late summer algae blooms may cause problems in farm ponds
Published on August 5, 2013
Harmful algal blooms (HABs) in farm ponds can pose risk to people, pets and livestock. Learn to recognize HABs when using farm ponds for swimming and watering livestock. -
Why is my lake turning colors?
Published on August 2, 2013
Harmful algal blooms (HABs) can pose risk to people and pets. Learn to recognize HABs when recreating on Michigan inland lakes. -
Eight simple steps to creating rain gardens
Published on July 29, 2013
Step-by-step guide to planning and planting rain gardens helps prevent water pollution. -
Managing stormwater in urban and rural areas: Part 2
Published on July 19, 2013
Adopting ways to reduce the amount of water going to storm sewers and drains can protect our waterways. -
Managing stormwater in urban and rural areas: Part 1
Published on July 19, 2013
Stormwater is unavoidable. Reducing the amount of and pollutants in stormwater can significantly improve local water resources. -
Local government embraces natural shoreline project on lakefront park: Part 2
Published on July 9, 2013
Village of Paw Paw partners with Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership, provides professional development for Village employees and gains a natural shoreline demonstration site on Maple Lake.