 |
 |
       |
 |
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.
Superior researchers studying invasives, ballast water
Ashland Current (2/9)
Determining how clean a ship's ballast water must be to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species is the goal of the latest research partnership between the Northeast-Midwest Institute and the Lake Superior Research Institute at the University of Wisconsin-Superior.
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.
What's going on in your neighborhood this month? Meet other people and learn together at recreational and educational events! Our new dynamic calendar is updated daily with current educational events.
How can children help to clean up the Great Lakes?
from Zara in Elmhurst, IL, Age 13
There are so many ways that children -- and everyone -- can help to make the Great Lakes fun and safe for human beings and wildlife. The primary way is through education, because ideas lead to motivation and action.
Learning about the effects of pollution on the environment in general and the Great Lakes in particular helps us all care more and act to safeguard our natural resources. Learning about science teaches us about how the Great Lakes function as a single, large ecosystem of connected waters. Learning about history shows us how useful the Great Lakes have been for us throughout time and gives us clues as to how we depend on them for our livelihood.
So how are you cleaning up the Great Lakes today? Tell us about it! We may publish your answer on-line for others to see!
Related references:
Great Art for Great Lakes!
Mahoney Children's Conference
Thank you for your question!
Answered on June 26, 2001