Maintaining lake levels
After a massive rain, the Edenville Dam in mid Michigan broke on May 19, 2020. The catastrophic event damaged thousands of homes and…
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Monitoring lake quality from space
On August 2, 2014, nearly half a million people in Toledo, Ohio, woke to ominous news: Do not turn on your tap. The water supply was not…
Oakland County watersheds
Most people, it’s safe to assume, have no real understanding of watersheds and the critical role they play in the quality of water we rely…
Concerns about septic systems
The need to have our septic systems inspected and tested isn't something most of us like to think about typically until or unless something…
Battling invasive species
Michigan prides itself on tourism from its natural beauty but some visitors are unwelcome. Invasive species, both plants and animals, have…
The formation of Oakland’s lakes
Beneath the serene surface of Oakland County’s 400 – 1,400 lakes lies a story millions of years in the making. Shaped by the powerful forces
Oakland County aquifers
If you find yourself on a sandy shore this summer, take a shovel and start digging. Chances are you will hit water. This science experiment…
Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program
Michigan area lakes are important to both the ecology and economy of Michigan. With more than 11,000 inland lakes that are five-acres…
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