The Lakes Need You

The Great Lakes are one of the natural wonders of the world and it is our responsibility to protect them. There are many issues, water quality, water supply, habitat protection, and invasive species that are threatening the Lakes.

The Great Lakes drainage basin is the area of land around the Lakes that catches rainwater and drains it to the Great Lakes. The water that flows from this area replenishes the system with new water. Unfortunately, if we're not careful, the water picks up pesticides, excess fertilizers and pet waste from our yards, farms and streets. These contaminants then make their way into our wells, rivers, streams, in-land lakes and, eventually, to the Great Lakes themselves.

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