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More Options for the Best Great Lakes Cruises in Summer 2020

Posted on October 12, 2018November 5, 2021 by Michael Hardy

Cruising the Great Lakes has never been more elegant adventurous on the 105-stateroom ships of the Victory I & II

Microplastic In Water – 4 Critical Areas of Perspective With Our Drinking Water?

Posted on March 15, 2018March 14, 2023 by Michael Hardy

The study sampled bottled water from various locations around the globe. They pointed the cause of contamination was partly the result of plastic packaging, and partly the fault of the bottling process. The survey included brands like Nestle, Aquafina, San Pellegrino, Dasani and Evian.

Great Lakes Pollution – Saginaw Bay Muck is Poop (#2)

Posted on May 16, 2017May 12, 2022 by Michael Hardy

2017 marks 30 years since Michigan’s Saginaw Bay was deemed an Area of Concern. Outdated and failing septic tanks, overflow from Bay City and Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations CAFOs. Experts confirmed local suspicions of what exactly is in the muck that has been appearing on beaches.

US Coast Guard for the Great Lakes

Posted on April 3, 2017November 27, 2021 by Michael Hardy

Michigan is a great spot for a holiday break or vacation spot. There are loads of things to do –

Nestle Takes Millions of Gallons of Michigan’s Water for $200

Posted on February 25, 2017November 27, 2021 by Michael Hardy

Nestle’s operations in Michigan allow the Swiss company to pump and sell millions of gallons of fresh water from aquafers for only $200 a year.

Nestle Bottling Plant in Michigan to Aid in Flint Water Crisis

Posted on January 9, 2016November 22, 2021 by Michael Hardy

In 2016 thre were calls to then Michigan Governor Rick Snyder, to ask Nestle for assistance in bringing bottled water to Flint Michigan.

Flint’s poor and black residents do not have access to safe drinking water due to lead contamination.

Farming Challenges of Great Lakes Cleanup

Posted on October 28, 2015November 21, 2021 by Michael Hardy

Efforts to improve the Great Lakes cleanup will involve upstream cooperation of farms and rural industry. This graphic from the University of Wisconsin shows what’s involved

Great Lakes Under Stronger Anti-Pollution Rules by EPA

Posted on August 28, 2015November 27, 2021 by Michael Hardy

Despite a court Ruling in North Dakota, the EPAs tough new anti-pollution rules take effect in Michigan and the entire Great Lakes region on August 28th.