Historic Great Lakes Low Water Levels In 2012
We look back at the scary Great Lakes water levels in 2012 and how they impacted Caseville Harbor. Could we see this again by 2030? Some think so.
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2012 Lake Huron Water Levels Approached Notable Historic Lows
The 2012 Lake Huron water levels approached measurements not seen in over 50 years. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reporting water levels in Lakes Michigan and Huron are 11 inches below its level of a year ago. Lakes St. …
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative EPA Advisory Board
CHICAGO (May 31, 2012) – In 2012, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced an advisory board’s creation. This was to support federal agencies by implementing the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and the updated Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. The new board, …
Michigan Beach Rights Threatened by Senate Bill
In 2012, Senate Bill 1052 would let beach owners groom their beaches without requiring a permit from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.
Low Great Lakes Water Levels in 2012
In 2011, the US Army Corps of Engineers were forecasted lower Great Lakes Water Level in 2012 for Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, and Lake Huron.
Given the number of raw materials and agriculture affected, the reduced number of shipping days and access to key ports typically cost jobs and impact the United States economy. Each year, the amount of iron ore alone shipped through the Soo Locks is $500.4 billion.