SNRE In The News

Great Lakes levels rebound

Journal/Publication:

Traverse City Record-Eagle

Faculty Name:

Donald Scavia

Date of Publication:

7/21/2009

Great Lakes water levels are rebounding rom the sudden decline that began in the 1990s, reflecting the natural cycles of lake levels as well as an abundance of wetter, colder weather-- though climate change still threatens to alter long-term trends. "Climate projections say the lakes will go up and down around a decreasing average. The lows will be lower than in the past and the highs will be lower than in the past," says Donald Scavia, SNRE professor and director of the Graham Environmental Sustainability Institute, in the article.

More related coverage:

July 18- The Detroit Free Press: Great Lakes water levels rebound after long slump

http://www.freep.com/article/20090718/news06/90718006/

July 18- The Miami Herald: Great Lakes water levels rebound after long slump

http://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation/AP/story/1147399.html

July 18- The Chicago Tribune: Great Lakes water levels rebound after long slump, but scientists say further declines likely

http://www.chicagotribune.com/topic/sns-ap-us-great-lakes,0,6658339.story?track=rss-topicgallery

July 18- Battle Creek Enquirer: Great Lakes water levels rebound

http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/article/20090718/news01/307180008/

July 18- North County Times: Great Lakes water levels rebound after slump

http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2009/07/18/news/nation/zcf17b44d5a273f71882575f70079c580.txt

July 19- Ohio.com: Great Lakes water levels rise after near record lows