Massive bright green, harmful algal blooms cover large parts of Lake Erie each summer. What is the primary cause of the algae?Fertilizer and manure runoffPlastic pollutionInvasive carpWastewater treatment plantsWhen plastic waste breaks down, microscopic pieces of plastic end up in the lakes and even in treated drinking water. How many pounds of plastic end up in the Great Lakes each year?2,000 lbs22,000 lbs222,000 lbs2,222,000 lbsMore than 22,000,000 lbsHow close to Lake Michigan have adult invasive carp been found?800 miles9 miles40 milesTrick question! They’re already in the lakeThe American Society of Civil Engineers graded America’s drinking water systems a D+,noting that most of the country’s pipes are reaching the end of their useful life. What problem is caused by aged and failing pipes?Water shutoffs in people’s homesLead contamination in drinking waterRising water bills around the regionAll of the aboveThe most important program supporting on-the-ground Great Lakes restoration is a federal program known as GLRI. What does GLRI stand for? Great Lakes – Really Incredible Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Great Lakes – Ready to Inspire Hyperscale data centers require vast amounts of water. How much water can a hyperscale data center use in a year?More than 3 million gallons a yearMore than 50 million gallons a yearMore than 365 million gallons a yearMore than 1 trillion gallons a year