Healthy waterways support both recreation and fisheries. From boating and swimming to fishing and wildlife habitat, clean and well-managed lakes and rivers create safe spaces for people and aquatic life. Our focus is on protecting water quality and managing plants so that recreation and fisheries can thrive.
In a research pond in La Crosse, Wisconsin, scientists from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and U.S. Geological Survey are testing the effectiveness of a new strategy to ward off an Asian carp invasion that’s threatening the health of the Great Lakes, including Lake Michigan. The study called for placing a carbon dioxide infusion
As the leaves turn from green to yellow to orange to red, then down to the ground when they finally turn brown; it creates quite a bit of work for homeowners. It is important to dispose of leaves properly. Many cities offer curbside collection of leaves, where they are typically gathered and sent to