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Strategic plan targets invasive species
The Superior Daily Telegram (11/17)
Douglas County’s Land Conservation Committee is forwarding a plan to the county board that takes aim at invasive species.
Mich. Clean Marina Program: Public-private partners work together to improve water quality
Grand Rapids Environmental News Examiner (11/9)
Partners from the public and private sector in Michigan are working together in a voluntary program to improve the quality of the Great Lakes.
Researchers seek funding for wind test site in Lake Michigan
Grand Rapids Environmental News Examiner (11/7)
In a recent article in The Muskegon Chronicle, it was reported that researchers at Grand Valley State University’s Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center (MAREC) cited a lack of year-around data (on wind platform testing) needed by prospective development companies.
COMMENTARY: Senate needs to pass clean energy act to help Michigan
The Grand Rapids Press (10/26)
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid was absolutely correct with his recent proclamation about the current condition of the Great Lakes State: "The State of Michigan," Reid declared from the Senate Floor, with a copy Time Magazine in his hand, "is in trouble."
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| Exploring the Great Lakes | free sample lesson | |
| Grade level: 7-12 | Date: 1999 | Program cost: $8.50 |
| Subjects: environmental studies, health, math, science, social studies | ||
Correlated to education standards? Yes
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As part of an interactive simulation, students use the scientific method to gather data on chemical and biological conditions of the Great Lakes, monitor pollutant concentrations in the water, sediment, air, fish, and other biological matter and then present their findings.
Exploring the Great Lakes contains an interactive learning activity called "Great Lakes Adventure." During this activity, students learn about and research six "hot topics" or relevant issues that are impacting the Great Lakes: Eutrophication, Fish Communities, Exotic Species, Beach Closures, Loss of Habitat, and Toxics. During the adventure, students get a virtual tour of the Lake Guardian, the EPA's newest and largest research and monitoring vessel, that operates on the Great Lakes. During this virtual tour, students have the opportunity to gather data on chemical and biological conditions of the Great Lakes and to monitor pollutant concentrations in the water, sediment, air, fish, and other biological matter. Some of the tests performed include fish identification, testing for concentrations of various toxins, and dissolved oxygen concentrations and water temperature. Students work their way through the adventure, reaching a point where they put their new skills to the test by trying to solve an aquatic mystery. Students use their newly acquired knowledge to identify critical pieces of information, formulate a hypothesis, run tests on various samples, and report their findings during a virtual press conference. A printable student worksheet assesses the knowledge learned during the Great Lakes Adventure. The CD-ROM also contains The Great Lakes: An Environmental Atlas and Resource Book. The atlas has a great deal of information about the area, people, natural processes, management and new directions for the Great Lakes. Many maps, diagrams, and fact sheets are also included. This information may also be found online at http://www.epa.gov/glnpo/atlas/
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| Issue 1: Habitat |  | Key Characteristic 1: Accuracy | | ||||||||||||||
| Issue 2: Pollution |  | Key Characteristic 2: Depth | | ||||||||||||||
| Issue 3: Invasives | | Key Characteristic 3: Skills | | ||||||||||||||
| Issue 4: Ecosystem | | Key Characteristic 4: Action |  | ||||||||||||||
| Issue 5: Biodiversity | | Key Characteristic 5: Soundness | | ||||||||||||||
| Issue 6: Build Fisheries | | Key Characteristic 6: Usability | | ||||||||||||||
| Issue 7: Treaty Rights | |
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| Issue 8: Manage Fisheries | | ||||||||||||||||
| Issue 9: Stewardship | | ||||||||||||||||
| Issue 10: Fishing | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Issue 11: Careers | - | ||||||||||||||||
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