Trump Decimated the Lab Protecting Great Lakes Water Supply Millions Depend On
Briefly

JD Vance, an advocate for the Great Lakes restoration, has shifted his support following his appointment as Vice President under the Trump administration. While he previously promoted the importance of protecting the Great Lakes ecosystem from invasive species and pollution, recent budget cuts have severely affected research and protection efforts. Great Lakes scientists express fears that they cannot adequately monitor toxic algal blooms due to these limitations, which jeopardizes both public health and the ecosystem's future without sufficient funding and resources for essential equipment and personnel.
JD Vance, now Vice President, shifts from advocating for Great Lakes restoration to facing restrictions under the Trump administration, alarming scientists and advocates alike.
With drastic budget cuts and operational delays, the Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory struggles to maintain its efforts against invasive species and algal blooms.
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