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U-M divers retrieve 8,900-year-old piece of wood from Lake Huron
Annarbor.com (12/12)
University of Michigan researchers announced they have found a 5 1/2 foot long, pole-shaped piece of wood that is 8,900 years old in Lake Huron.
RIVERKEEPERS: Tending the waterways
Niagara Gazette (2/6)
The goal of the Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper is two-fold: protecting the water quantity and the quality, as well as connecting people to the waterfront.
Internationally renowned ‘Ocean Doctor’ to speak in Grand Rapids
MLive.com (2/3)
Known as the “Ocean Doctor,” David Guggenheim will speak in Grand Rapids, Mich., about the many similarities between the threats to the oceans and to our Great Lakes.
SUNY Fredonia to lead Great Lakes pollution study
Wall Street Journal (2/3)
Plastic pollution in the Great Lakes will be the focus of a study this summer. Led by the State University of New York at Fredonia, researchers will try to quantify the amount of plastic polluting the fresh water Great Lakes.
SSC students taking part in marine science bowl
Arenac County Independent (1/31)
Teams of Michigan high school students will be heading to Ann Arbor this weekend to take part in the annual Great Lakes Bowl, a quiz event that focuses on questions about marine and freshwater systems and biology.
No aquarium for Windsor
CBC News (1/31)
Aquariums in Cleveland, Toledo, and Chicago prove to be too much competition for Windsor.
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6 | In conclusion ...
The Great Lakes are probably the world's premier freshwater resource, accounting for 20 percent of the world's fresh surface water and around 90 percent of the United States' fresh surface water. It's a challenging area to work in, but the lakes are also important for the future of the country and in making us competitive. And the Great Lakes region is a very nice place to live!
The importance of the Great Lakes (25 seconds)
More information and resources
Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL)
Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
GLERL's Lake Michigan Field Office
Located in Muskegon, Michigan, along the eastern shore of Lake Michigan.
GLERL's historical data
Provides links to historical ice, hydrologic and precipitation data.
Levels Alert: Great Lakes Water Levels
Includes water levels plots for each of the Great Lakes, updated daily.
GLERL's outreach programs
Information on upcoming events at GLERL, including tours, fellowship programs and other educational links.