Paul Roebber on CBS 58

Dr. Roebber discusses Lake Michigan's dropping water levels

"Lake Michigan, the only Great Lake located within the United States and a huge source of recreation in our area, is two and a half feet below normal...Of course this year's rain & snow drought also played a role. In addition, scientists say evaporation coming off the lake due to a warming of the water temperature is a major reason for the big drop. The lake temperature has risen more than 20 degrees since the 1960's."

                                                                            Read the full article and watch the video here.

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