High Levels of Arsenic in Michigan Thumb Well Water
Arsenic in Michigan well water is naturally occurring but can be carcinogenic if consumed
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Great Lakes Water Temps Heat Up Concerns
Weeks of hot weather, scant precipitation, and low winds have pushed the water temps into near-record temps in four of the five Great Lakes. Lower Saginaw Bay is expected to reach 80F later this week. NOAA is reporting that water temperature is running 6 to 10 degrees above normal, resulting in setting new records on … Read more Great Lakes Water Temps Heat Up Concerns
Muck Makes Appearance on Saginaw Bay – Upper Thumb Beaches Open
Rotting algae was spotted near Nayanquing Point State Wildlife area on the western edge of Saginaw Bay. Northeast winds pushed the algae mats to shore over the past several days.
Michigan Offers Strong Voice on Climate Change
Michigan residents have strong opinions saying climate change is happening and corporations and citizens should do something about it.