Study: 1.3M jobs, $82B in wages tied directly to Great Lakes
ANN ARBOR—The Great Lakes support more than 1.3 million jobs that generate $82 billion in wages annually, according to a new analysis of 2018 economic data by Michigan Sea Grant. …
Consumers Energy removes retired, de-energized power cables in Straits of Mackinac
JACKSON—Consumers Energy, the electric utility subsidiary of Jackson-based CMS Energy, announced that it had removed long-retired energy infrastructure from the Straits of Mackinac as part of its commitment to protecting …
Grand Circus adds Great Lakes environmental data to coding training
DETROIT—Grand Circus, the Detroit-based IT training academy, and the Great Lakes Observing System, the organization that coordinates Great Lakes data collection, management, and sharing, announced that GLOS’ live environmental data …
‘Moderate’ algal bloom predicted for Lake Erie in summer 2020
ANN ARBOR—Researchers at the University of Michigan and their partners are forecasting that western Lake Erie will experience a moderate harmful algal bloom this summer. This year’s bloom is expected …
San Francisco firm introduces new maps of Flint water system
SAN FRANCISCO—OmniSci, the San Francisco-based big data analytics and graphics software developer, and BlueConduit, the Ann Arbor-based water infrastructure analytics company, announced the debut of a public website that maps …
MSU researchers get $1M EPA grant for Chesapeake Bay management tool
EAST LANSING—Two Michigan State University researchers will develop a multi-objective optimization tool to help agencies make better informed management decisions for the Chesapeake Bay watershed with a $1 million grant …
State unveils new plan for Lake Erie water quality improvement
LANSING—Michigan state government has released a draft Adaptive Management Plan that will inform decisions and guide projects outlined in the Domestic Action Plan for Lake Erie, a targeted approach for …
Environmental groups backing ‘Detroit River Protection Ordinance’
DETROIT—Residents and representatives of several environmental groups unveiled what they’re calling the Detroit River Protection Ordinance Tuesday at a rally and press conference at the Spirit of Detroit statue downtown. …
New UM study: Lake Huron a crucial part of controlling toxic Lake Erie algal blooms
ANN ARBOR—A new study from the University of Michigan asserts that targets to reduce phosphorous outputs from the Detroit area to control toxic blooms of cyanobacteria in Lake Erie are …
Regional Stormwater Summit Friday highlights water management challenges, opportunities
SOUTHFIELD — Lawrence Technological University will host the seventh annual Regional Stormwater Summit Friday, Oct. 4 on campus. The event is presented as a cooperative effort of Lawrence Tech, the …