Part 5 - Lake Erie: Beyond the Surface
What occurs in the Great Lakes water shed impacts Lake Erie. Plus, lessons
learned from the burning of the Cuyahoga River.
Modern agriculture is one of the main sources of pollution in Lake Erie. Current
trends in farming are raising conerns about the lake's health.
A large portion of Lake Erie's water comes from the upper Great Lakes. This
has become an international controversy over lake levels.
Fishing on Lake Erie is big business on both boarders. When you're talking
about people's livelihood, how the resource is managed can be a hot topic.
Lake Erie... it can be as simple as a lazy day at the beach or as complex as issues that cross political boarders.

To keep these waters thriving has become everyone's concern.

Lake Erie has given birth to industry, agriculture and fishing... but continued growth is tied to the lake's future.

Managing this natural resource has always demanded change and generated controversy.

How can we ensure this global resource will survive for generations to come?