Big Blue is getting warmer.

Water levels of Lake Michigan have always been a barometer of the region’s climate and environmental health. The Great Lakes basin has over 10,000 miles of coastline and the rise and fall of its waters have a ripple effect that touches every corner of this freshwater system.

In this presentstion Dr. Drew Gronewold, Associate Professor of Ecosystem Science and Management at the University of Michigan,
explained how precipitation and runoff from streams and rivers play a crucial role in replenishing the lake's water levels, while evaporation steals water from the lake's surface. The result is a delicate balance that scientists, using cutting-edge models, forecast days and decades ahead helping anticipate changes in levels and temperature to understand the story of the lakes.

Dr. Gronewold was the kick off speaker for the South Haven Speakers Series on Thursday, April 18, with an exploration of "The Impact of Climate Change on Lake Michigan."

Dr. Gronewold shared some startling research that demonstrates the extent to which Lake Michigan is warming and the long-term impact these changes.

This program was held at Lake Michigan College in South Haven.

The Speakers Series is a non-profit organization now in its 10th year of providing top quality, informative, and entertaining speakers to the South Haven area.

Further information found at:
southhavenspeakersseries.org.
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Видео Big Blue is getting warmer. канала Richard Brunvand