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In the past half a century or longer human alteration and use of the Great Lakes have affected their ecology. Those impacts must be identified and managed to ensure the region's unique habitat.
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Problems stemming from human settlement and abuse and the steps taken to correct damage.
Dams,
Multiple Uses, Biomagnification, Restoration, Climate, Hydrology, Eutrophication, Oxygen Depletion, Biodiversity, Sustainable Development, Air Pollution, Artificial Wetlands
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Nonindigenous plants and animals that often harm the existing Great Lakes ecosystem.
Zebra Mussels, Quagga Mussels, Sea Lamprey, Alewife, Round Goby, Asian Carp, Eurasian ruffe, Purple Loosestrife, ballast water
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Wildlife and plantlife indigenous to the Great Lakes, including species at risk and game species.
Sturgeon, Walleye, Piping Plovers
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