Eyes on Earth Episode 57 – Landsat and the Great Lakes

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Summary: The Great Lakes represent roughly 20% of the surface freshwater in the world and 90% in the United States. The Great Lakes Basin supports more than 30 million people in the U.S. and Canada and 3,500 plant and animal species. The region faces threats that range from climate change and invasive species to pollution and development. Identifying and addressing those threats can be a daunting task, but for this episode of Eyes on Earth, we hear an example of how Landsat is helping address some of the restoration challenges.

Guests: Dr. Bob Shuchman, co-director and research professor at Michigan Tech Research Institute, and Dr. Mike Sayers, a research scientist at MTRI

Host: Jane Lawson

Producer: John Hult

Release date: August 23, 2021

More on how Landsat helps address lake issues:

• Examples of How Landsat Supports Great Lakes Restoration
• Global Study Finds Algal Blooms Intensifying in Freshwater Lakes Worldwide
• Users Realize Significant Economic, Society Benefits of Landsat