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Some researchers think the best way to keep Asian Carp out of the Great Lakes is to eat them. Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

Sometimes removing a dam is a better option than repairing it. Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

Learn more about the benefits and risks of hydropower. Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

Fixing household leaks is as easy as 1, 2, 3. Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

Burning biofuels may release fewer greenhouse gases than gasoline, but what is their impact on water? Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

With a few alterations, ditches can reduce flooding and water pollution. Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

This label certifies products that use water efficiently, while maintaining peak performance. Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

This great river is the second longest in the U.S. and flows through 10 states. Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

This naturally occurring chemical can leach into ground and surface water. Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

The western Lake Erie basin is an important stopover site for migrating songbirds, so it’s important to consider them when looking at wind energy. Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

A group of organizations are helping one landowner revert some of his property back to its natural state. Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

An online tool helps homeowners estimate, and reduce, their flood risk. Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

When birds that migrate at night find themselves over water when the sun comes up, they head for the nearest shoreline – even if it means backtracking. Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

The parking lot for the Memorial is getting a green facelift. Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

Overfishing and predatory sea lampreys almost wiped out lake trout in the Great Lakes, but after years of stocking, lake trout are reproducing and are self-sustaining in Lake Superior. Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

The system of locks and canals that allowed ships to bypass Niagara Falls suddenly created a path for invasive species. Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

Climate change is expected to deal multiple blows to water resources in New York. Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

Using a three-zone buffer system around a stream can dramatically improve water quality. Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

The Erie Canal introduced a new path to the west by connecting Albany to Buffalo. Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

Lawns need less water than most people think. Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

A community’s perception of their river had to be changed before they believed it was worth the effort to clean it up. Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

By recording underwater sounds in the Great Lakes, researchers can learn more about fish habits and distribution. Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

The link between trees and clean water. Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

Increasing the number of ciscoes in the Great Lakes helps support larger fish, too. Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

Floating gardens in the Chicago River provide new habitat for wildlife. Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

Cities are using green infrastructure to meet EPA clean water standards. Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

Hellbender salamander populations are declining because of poor water quality.  Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

In some areas, invasive mussels are removing too much phosphorus from the water. Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

Drinking wastewater… it’s not as far-fetched as you might think. Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

A fountain in Milwaukee provides beauty and cleaner water. Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

Scientists listen in on a world of underwater sound. Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

A new tool can help city and regional planners see the benefits of planting trees. Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

“Lake herring” are making a comeback in the Great Lakes. Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

Efforts by public and private groups have treated mine drainage and cleared up the water of the Kiski-Conemaugh rivers. Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

Proper care and maintenance is key for maintaining private septic systems. Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

Over time, dirt roads can get pounded down and worn away, turning into gutters when it rains. Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

Trading grey pipes for green spaces is helping cities control storm-water runoff. Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

If well water is contaminated by fertilizer runoff, septic discharges, or animal waste, it could put babies at risk. Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

A leaky toilet could waste hundreds of gallons of water a year. Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

The humble rain barrel can help you conserve water while saving money. Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

When farmers institute measures to improve the health of streams on their property, it also improves the health of their herd. Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

There are fun and simple ways to teach children to save water. Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

Rain gardens are an effective way to capture and slow rainwater, allowing it to seep slowly into the ground. Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

Prairie grasses native to the Midwest can improve water quality and help prevent erosion during heavy rains. Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

Dams provide many important benefits to society, but the benefits must be balanced with the impact on river ecosystems.Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

Marked water trails in this state make it easy for people to give paddling a try. Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

This attractive water plant is a ruthless invader. Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

Climate change is bringing warmer, wetter weather to the Keystone state. Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

Lake-front landscaping is key to water quality. Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

Some cities have combined sewer systems that can overflow during heavy storms – sending untreated sewage into rivers and lakes. Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.

Not all algae is harmful, but there’s no way to know which is which. Learn more at:  http://www.CurrentCast.org.