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Lake Erie pollution
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Lake Erie Water Pollution
By: Abigail, Allison, Daniel, Seth
Overview
Overview
Table Of Contents
Table Of
Contents
Bubble One: Overview
Bubble Two: Who Is Affected
Bubble Three: Cleanup Cost
Bubble Four: Solutions and Efforts
Bubble Five: Conclusion
Location In The World
Location In
the World
Lake Erie is one of the Great Lakes. Adding to that, it is located between the United States and Canada and is surrounded by the states of Ohio, Michigan, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Lake Erie
Map
Main Problem
Main
Problem
Water pollution in Lake Erie is an ongoing problem. I know you may be thinking the problem is litter, it is but algal blooms are also causing problems in the lake.
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Who Is Affected
Excessive algal growth in Lake Erie is a threat to the ecosystem and human health throughout the body of water which provides drinking water for 12 million people in the U.S.
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Cleanup Cost
The three different costs
Cleanup
Cost
Overall for the Great Lakes, the restoration initiative was about $300 million.
Clean Water State Revolving Fund cost about $1.694 billion.
Drinking-Water State Revolving Fund cost about $1.164 billion.
Efforts and Solutions
Efforts and Solutions
Solution
Solutions
EPA (United States Environmental Protection Agency) is getting many organizations to help out with this ongoing cause of pollution in Lake Erie. Adding to that, the U.S. Action Plan summarizes the actions. Federal Agencies and States are taking actions across the basin and is providing a mechanism for tracking progress.
Efforts we can Make
Efforts we can make
Even though some organizations are chipping in to save the lake, us humans can help the cause by doing some simple things. We can use reusable items like water bottles and straws so there is less waste that could possibly make its way into the lake.
Conclusion
Conclusion
Final Thoughts
Final
Thoughts
As you can see Lake Erie is in despite need of help. Use the link bellow to help save Lake Erie!!!
https://lakeeriefoundation.org/saving-lake-erie/
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Sources
https://www.cuyahogaswcd.org/blog/2018/08/07/lake-erie-the-costs-and-benefits-of-clean-water
https://www.epa.gov/greatlakes/lake-erie#:~:text=Excessive%20algal%20growth%20in%20Lake,in%20the%20U.S.%20and%20Canada