The Story
The story of the National Center for Water Quality Research began over 40 years ago.
Video courtesy of Ravenswood Media.
If it weren’t for the data from Heidelberg University, we would not be able to have any algal bloom forecasts or sophisticated models. We need Heidelberg quality data for all tributaries into Lake Erie.
Forty years of water monitoring data has made a huge difference to our understanding of what’s happening in Lake Erie, and can help us make smart decisions about the steps we need to take.
Changing the way we apply nutrients to our croplands might be part of how we help take care of Lake Erie.