An ongoing study of the affects of contaminated stormwater runoff in the Spring Lake watershed could help researchers improve water quality for residents.
According to excerpts from the story:
Scientists from Grand Valley State University want to hear from Spring Lake-area residents about common residential activities — such as lawn-mowing times, disposal of grass clippings, where soapy war flows during a home car wash and pet walking.
The questions are part of an online water quality survey open to residents of Spring Lake and surrounding areas. The survey is part of a multidisciplinary research project led by Alan Steinman, director of the GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute, who is investigating ways to reduce stormwater runoff in the Spring Lake watershed.
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