Climate change- most likely leading to long term declines that can negatively impact the broader Great Lakes economy by $18 Billion
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Personal property value declines and damage due to unpredictable periods of very high water and very low water. Decreased recreational enjoyment. Decreased access.
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Decreasing and impaired wetlands and the impacts to ecosystems that rely on them. Better conditions for certain invasives like Phragmites plants which further degrade wetlands.
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Low water levels contributing to better conditions for algal blooms, and potential effects on drinking water for all species.
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