Lakes, Uncategorized Low water levels expected in Great Lakes this year Bruce Kingsbury Data obtained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers indicates the potential for record low water levels in Lake Michigan and Lake Huron this spring and early summer. Low winter water levels and a trend in recent years of low lake levels support this notion. There are implications for human activities and habitat quality for aquatic wildlife.
Habitat Management, Lakes, Rivers Researchers pursuing ways to remove invasive Asian carp from Midwest Bruce Kingsbury Scientists at Purdue University are exploring ways to reduce the impact of invasive Asian carp in Midwest waters. The fish compete with local species for resources and their invasive relatives can be a nuisance to humans as well. One researcher analyzed the effectiveness of applying electric shocks to fish embryos, and discusses his findings.
Habitat Management, Lakes A new way to look at the Great Lakes Bruce Kingsbury Scientists working on the Great Lakes Environmental Assessment and Mapping Project (GLEAM) have provided the public with a new way to view the Great Lakes. Data was collected to analyze the impact of various factors on the health of the water systems. The information is now available for the public to view on an interactive map. Check out how the lakes are doing!