Course: Great Lakes Ecology

POLLUTION IN THE GREAT LAKES

The Great Lakes have been exposed to a large amount of pollution since the time of industrialization. Over many decades of different spillage and run-off of waste water and chemicals the ecosystems of the Great Lakes took a devastating toll. In this lesson, we will be looking at Lake Erie, which has had the most dynamic history in regard to pollution.

Water Pollution in the Great Lakes
Pay close attention to the methods of pollution and the effects of pollution.

Watch this video about the efforts to restore Lake Erie.

Take the Great Lakes pollution quiz to test your comprehension of water pollution.

Duration: 60 minutes.