Great Lakes Now - Feeding the Blooms

Lake Erie’s annual toxic algal blooms are fed by runoff from agricultural land in the Maumee River watershed. Some farmers have taken steps to reduce the amount of runoff from their fields. But certain regulations only apply to the biggest farms, so large-scale dairy and animal operations continue to threaten the waters.

Produced by Great Lakes Outreach Media.

This project won 2nd place for environmental reporting in the Society of Professional Journalists Detroit Chapter Excellence in Journalism Awards 2020.

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