The Erie Situation
Year: 2022
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Run Time:
71 minutes
Is the lake supposed to be…green? THE ERIE SITUATION wades through the troubled waters of Lake Erie, whose highly toxic algae blooms are keeping boaters, fishermen, and water lovers at bay. In 2014 these toxins meandered their way into Toledo’s drinking water, forcing the city to go without for three days. Since then citizens have invested heavily in new water treatment technology to ensure it never happens again. But the mayor is calling for action at the root of the problem: a surplus of agricultural runoff. While some farmers are voluntarily changing to more sustainable practices, the increasing number of CAFOs (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations) are finding ways to duck regulations with no accountability for what happens downstream. Shoreline communities including Point Place, Ohio struggle to stay afloat—physically and economically—as the sticky, pungent waters leave locals with persistent coughs, itchy eyes, and respiratory issues. Up against a strong farming lobby, scientists and citizens are desperately fighting for their own safety and the rights to protect their beloved water. —A.B.
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Director
David J. Ruck
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Julie Andersen, Tod Hardin, David Ruck, Zach Passero
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David Ruck
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Ryan Busch
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Grace Eggleston
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