Water Alliance News
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How to Stop the Human Waste Problem on Michigan Beaches
Throughout the state, several lakeshores have temporarily closed, often due to E. coli contamination and Joan Rose says the source of some of that contamination is human waste from septic tanks.
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Telling the Story of the Red Cedar River
The Red Cedar River is misunderstood. An MSU environmental science librarian is working to change that with research on the river’s history.
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Water Alliance Working to Solve Water Crises
The Water Alliance brings technology, science, engineering and big data together with water science. Teams are addressing health and water, protection and restoration of our aquatic ecosystems, and supporting community water sustainability.
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Building Resilience in Coastal Communities
Ethan Theuerkauf, a coastal geomorphologist and assistant professor in MSU’s Geography, Environment and Spatial Sciences Department, is researching ways to help prevent coastal erosion.
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Gerson Looking to Solve Mercury Contamination
Mercury is a fascinating element to Jacqueline Gerson. The toxin has been used for centuries around the world. It was found in everything from felt hats to fluorescent lightbulbs.
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Skaggs Pushes for Statewide Sanitary Code
State Representative Phil Skaggs recently spoke at a Water Alliance event on the importance of the state's septic systems.