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The Environment Report: Lake Levels Low Despite Rain DLESE Reviewed Collection
http://www.environmentreport.org/story.php3?story_id=2002
From Digital Water Ed Library (DWEL)
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This August 2003 news report describes the low water levels on Lakes Michigan, Huron, and Superior and their possible causes. It includes a brief interview with a NOAA hydrologist who points out the rain isn't the only factor affecting lake levels; temperatures and evaporation also figure in. Both audio and text versions of the report are available. The audio clip runs 50 seconds.
Intended for grade levels:
  • General public
Type of resource:
  • Audio:
    • Radio broadcast
Subject:
  • Environmental science
  • Hydrology
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Copyright 2001 The Regents of the University of Michigan; Copyright 2004 Great Lakes Radio Consortium
DLESE Catalog ID: DWEL-000-000-000-431
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: Great Lakes Radio Consortium
Environment Report
http://www.environmentreport.org/