Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Great Lakes contain 21% of the Earth’s and about 84% of United States’ surface freshwater. But recent renewed focus on the unique and tremendous value of this resource by governments and communities surrounding the lakes may turn the tide of neglect and abuse.Īccording to the U.S. At times it could seem that this long-suffering water system will see no end of indignities.
They’ve been used as a highway for colossal ships that require deepened and broadened channels to crisscross the lakes, and that import exotic species along with their intended cargo. Their natural barriers to other water systems have been breached, exposing indigenous ecosystems to aggressive invaders. border have served as a virtual sewer catching waste from industry, agriculture, commercial shipping, and households. For centuries the Great Lakes have been treated callously These five magnificent lakes-Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario-located along the eastern half of the Canadian–U.S.
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