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halseyf
#1 Posted : Thursday, January 10, 2008 2:05:13 PM(UTC)
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It seems that the politicians in the Great Lakes are having a hard time getting together on how to manage and protect the Great Lakes from future abuse. I live close to Spring Lake (which is a beautiful lake that connects to Lake Michigan) and the water levels have never been lower. Where is the water going?

My biggest concern is folks like my aunt and uncle are flocking from Michigan to Arizona to retire. They build huge houses and spend tons of money getting their yards nice and green and then realize they they don't have any water to drink. Bill Richardson was complaining that in his home state of New Mexico they are struggling to provide water for the state but "Michigan is awash in water". To me, that sounds like the fastest growing region in the US is eyeballing our water. We need to encourage our politicians to move quickly on the Great Lakes Compact. As time goes by, they will have the numbers interms of population and the squeaky wheel gets the grease.

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#2 Posted : Thursday, January 10, 2008 2:27:40 PM(UTC)
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The protection of our waters is more than just an issue; it’s more than just
another cause with its own set of acronyms and cast of characters and media spin.
It is part and parcel of who we are in this state – it is part of our character as a
people. It is what it is.

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#3 Posted : Friday, January 11, 2008 4:43:10 AM(UTC)
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Well said sir!
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NightMoves
#4 Posted : Friday, January 11, 2008 11:50:45 AM(UTC)
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Last year was the first time I have been on the lakes, went to Put in Bay. The lakes are a national treasure and have to be preserved for our grandkids.

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GungaTin
#5 Posted : Tuesday, January 22, 2008 2:23:19 PM(UTC)
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were is the water going?
warmer seasons ( if only by degree) means lower water levels. Here me out all you scientists...
For example- 1 degree is the difference between rain falling and snow falling. Low snow fall in the superior basin during winter, means lower spring runoff into the great lakes. a cooler winter, if only by a degree, doesn't cover Erie with ice- that means evaporation all year long = lower lake levels. Think of just 2 seasons winter and summer. Where they overlap are the other 2(fall and spring) With 365 days in a year, A mild winter means a longer summer. Mild winters allow lakes to evaporate ( no ice lid) and snow to fall as rain. rain which is slowly absorbed into the unfrozen ground and instead of overwhelming the ground and straight into the lake like with a spring thaw. No big spring thaw means no big rise in water levels. I have seen a few mild winters in a row in Cleveland. The accumulated affect is what we are seeing now. Maybe you have seen them up north as well?
The exact opposite is true also, string a few wet, cold winters together and you enjoy higher levels in the summer months.
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