Category: Environment
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Lake Michigan water temperatures spikes, good for swimming, scientists say watchout
Lake Michigan water temperatures have spiked about 10 degrees hotter than average for this time of year. In fact, it has eclipsed the yearly high which, on average, happens in August data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows.
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Marathon swimmer tours environmental restoration sites in Muskegon Lake
Marathon Swimmer Michelle Rogalski entered Muskegon Lake early Wednesday morning at the Grand Trunk property located on Lakeshore Drive in the City of Muskegon’s Lakeside Neighborhood.
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Michelle Roglaski swims 10-miles around Muskegon Lake to build watershed awareness
Michelle Roglaski swims 10-miles around Muskegon Lake to bring awareness to restoration efforts on the watershed. Rogalski’s swim showcases that if she is able to swim 10-miles in Muskegon Lake than anyone can swim 10-minutes, proving the water is no longer contaminated.
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How Swimming in a Polluted Ocean Affects You
Ocean pollution is a serious environmental concern and it is estimated that there are 150 million metric tons of plastics that are currently in marine areas. The impact of ocean pollution is diverse affecting not only marine life such as animals and plants, but also human activities. One of these activities is swimming, a fun…
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Outdoor Store Virtika Posts Photo Of Owner David Lesh Apparently Swimming In Hanging Lake
A clothing business owner in Denver has once again found himself in the middle of controversy, this time in Glenwood Springs.
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Participate in an international clean-up today, 8 June, 2020
Green Sail is calling for a global movement to help protect our seas and oceans in just 5 minutes. On 8 June, take a break by collecting 5 pieces of waste, post a photo of your clean up using the hashtag #GreenSailTakes5 and become part of a virtually engaging clean-up challenge, no matter where you…
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Wild swimming – what you need to know
Wild swimming is an activity that takes place in some natural waters, such as rivers and lakes. It’s important for wild swimming enthusiasts to know that there are a number of factors that affect river water quality. Water companies can have an influence, along with other activities such as agricultural practices, septic tanks and road…
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CounterMEASURE Project looks for origins of plastic pollution in the Mekong and Ganges rivers
Plastic pollution is a major problem all across Asia. UNEP and partners have been working through the CounterMEASURE project to determine the sources of plastic pollution in the Mekong and Ganges rivers using a novel combination of technologies, including drones, GIS and machine learning. With this information, we are able to recommend measures that can…
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How To Beat The Plastic Wave And Save Our Oceans
Oceans play an integral part of life and can be considered the heart of our planet. Covering around 70% of the earth’s surface and providing between 50 to 85% of the globe’s oxygen production, it remains vital that we preserve and maintain our precious waters. Home to a diverse and spectacular range of aquatic life, oceans remain…