The buildup of nutrients in western Lake Erie can trigger algae growth – and contaminate drinking water in nearby cities. That happened as recently as 2014, when Toledo residents could not drink their water for two days.

In Ohio, farmers are being trained to avoid nutrient build

The Environment Report, hosted by Lester Graham and other Michigan Public reporters, explores the relationship between the natural world and the everyday lives of people in Michigan.

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In Ohio, farmers are being trained to avoid nutrient build

In Ohio, farmers are being trained to avoid nutrient build