saving the Great Lakes

http://gapersblock.com/mechanics/2009/08/26/alliance-for-the-great-lakes-l/


Alliance for the Great Lakes launches new campaign


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The Alliance is launching a new project, and tomorrow we need your help.
We're taking to the airwaves to raise awareness about the importance of the Great Lakes, the threats they face, and how everyone can help. The first wave of our new "This is My Water" campaign kicks off next week on radio stations throughout the Great Lakes region.

Along with the radio announcements, a new website shows where to find information about water quality, water conservation, beach health and invasive species. From the website, people can learn ways to help improve the lakes in their personal lives, with business or government, and with the Alliance.


There are some startling facts mentioned in the Web site:

•Sewer Overflow: Each year, more than 24 billion gallons of untreated sewage and storm water is dumped into the Great Lakes.

•Unhealthy beaches: Last year, 90 Great Lakes beaches were unfit for swimming for at least 14 days during the summer. Some sources: stormwater runoff, outdated sewer systems that release untreated wastewater into lakes, rivers and streams; phosphorous and nitrogen runoff; and trash that attracts increased wildlife.

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good luck

Unfortunately, it's typical and very expensive to remedy. The impact of this practice by communities on the Great Lakes is even greater.

Let's push for some progress.