Great Lakes Ecology

Due to the effects of climate change, the areas surrounding the Great Lakes have seen an increase in lake effect snow. This has also resulted in an increased precipitation in the Great Lakes states and possible flooding in Central Michigan. There are even changes with the distribution of water, the abundance of invasive species, an increase in nitrogen, and the ability for vegetation to grow under a state of warmer temperatures. According to an article by Central Michigan Life, “Dry places will become even drier, Baxter said, as warmer temps lead to less vegetation that can hold in water. Humid places will become more moist as they warm, as warmer air can hold more water vapor." In due time, the changes to the Great Lakes will become apparent as they'll have a direct effect on the states and territories surrounding them.

http://www.cm-life.com/article/2017/12/climate-change-michigan