Dirty laundry, invasive species, and the limitations of knowledge

A mid-Michigan city that has been dealing with lead in their dirking water launched a new dashboard that allows residents to check whether or not there are lead pipes providing water service to their homes. Read the full story by MLive. Read the full story

A barge and crane owned by Balcom Marine Contractors notorious for repeatedly sinking in Michigan’s Grand Traverse Bay is floating again due to springtime water level increases on Lake Michigan. State officials said they expect the barge to be towed away from its nearly two-year anchor site north of Northport in Leelanau County, as previously…

With a total catch limit of six fish, Michigan’s Black Lake sturgeon season lasted just 65 minutes on Saturday morning, Feb. 4, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Read the full story by MLive. Read the full story

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported that February 2023 was Earth’s fourth-warmest on record. In the Great Lakes basin, this is being witnessed through less lake ice cover, which is already having major impacts. Read the full story by Great Lakes Now. Read the full story

In Montreal, an invasive grass, common reed, is slowly taking over Îles-de-Boucherville provincial park but researchers are now using drones and artificial intelligence to map the plant’s relentless spread. Read and  view the full story by CBC News. Read the full story