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Great Lakes ice cover has declined by roughly 30% since the 1970s. This lack of ice has helped lead to lower water levels as evaporation rates have increased.
Find out more about NOAA's work with the Great Lakes, here.
March 24, 2009 6:46 AM | Category: Global Warming