Tag: lakes
Threatened Lake of the Year Award goes to Lake Winnipeg
The Global Nature Fund (GNF), a private non-profit that supports the protection of environment and nature, has recently awarded Lake Winnipeg the title of “Threatened Lake of the Year 2013”. The reason for this...
Antibacterial Agent Found in Minnesota Lakes
A recently published study from the University of Minnesota challenges the way we think and use a common household object – soap. The product in question is called triclosan, and is a commonly used...
7 Ways You Can Help Keep Lakes And Rivers Clean And Pollutant Free
Out on vacation, everyone loves sending a picture postcard of a pristine mountain lake to a friend with an inscription like,
"Having a great time. Wish you were here."
But most of the country's lakes aren't...
