Category Archives: Uncategorized
Road Salt Making U.S. Lakes Saltier
Each winter, road crews work hard to keep drivers safe—but the heavy use of road salt is taking a toll on our lakes and streams.
Researchers found that 44% of U.S. lakes are at risk of salinization, meaning salt buildup is harming water quality, wildlife, and soil health. With an estimated 22 million tons of salt applied to roads each year, much of it ends up washing into nearby waterways.
Read the full article on our website: Road Salt Making U.S. Lakes Saltier
Shoreline Development Can Impact Lake Health
High water levels and eroding shorelines have become major concerns for Michigan property owners—especially those living along the Great Lakes and inland lakes. While we can’t control Mother Nature, there are practical steps you can take to protect your shoreline and maintain lake health.
Simple Ways to Protect Your Shoreline:
- Create a natural buffer zone with vegetation.
- Plant native aquatic species to stabilize soil.
- Reduce turfgrass and impervious surfaces to limit runoff.
- Leave fallen trees for fish and wildlife habitat.
- Use minimal sand and consider bioengineering (lakescaping) for long-term stability.
Read the full article on our website: Shoreline Development Can Impact Lake Health
Where Oh Where Did my Golf Ball Go?
Teens Alex Weber and Jack Johnston have recovered nearly 40,000 golf balls from the ocean floor near Monterey Bay, preventing chemicals and microplastics from entering the marine environment.
Read the full article on our website: Where Oh Where Did my Golf Ball Go?
Food Packaging Waste
Single-use food packaging contributes heavily to global pollution. Reducing waste can include buying in bulk, carrying your own bags, choosing loose produce, selecting products with less packaging, and avoiding bottled water when tap water is safe.
Read the full article on our website: Food Packaging Waste
5 Things You’re Recycling Wrong
Common items like pizza boxes, disposable cups, yogurt containers, takeout boxes, and plastic bags often contaminate recycling, making it harder for waste managers to process materials properly.
Read the full article on our website: 5 Things You’re Recycling Wrong
Squeezing Water from Air
An atmospheric water generator is helping Puerto Rico produce clean drinking water by pulling moisture from the air and filtering it, providing thousands of gallons daily to communities still recovering from Hurricane Maria.
Read the full article on our website: Squeezing Water from Air
Water Capitalism Will Save the Fish
Ocean privatization—or “water capitalism”—could help address the global plastic pollution problem by giving private owners incentive to maintain and protect waterways, reducing debris in rivers, lakes, and oceans.
Read the full article on our website: Water Capitalism Will Save the Fish
What’s in Your Bottled Water?
A study by Orb Media found that nearly all major bottled water brands contain plastic particles, with hundreds of microparticles per bottle and potentially tens of thousands ingested daily by consumers.
Read the full article on our website: What’s in Your Bottled Water?
Aquatic Weed Harvester Helps to Restore Pond
Restoration efforts at Georgica Pond are showing results thanks to an aquatic weed harvester removing nutrient-rich algae that fuel toxic cyanobacteria blooms.
Read the full article on our website: Aquatic Weed Harvester Helps to Restore Pond
Spreading the Invaders
Nearly 80% of non-native species on the West Coast were first seen in California. While ballast water from cargo ships is a major source, recreational boating and even aquarium dumping have also spread invasive species, costing the state millions.
Read the full article on our website: Spreading the Invaders
Aquarius Systems 