Exploring Climate Change in the Great Lakes Region

Climate change is often considered an abstract concept, affecting far-flung parts of the world like the Arctic, but not really relevant to life around the Great Lakes. However, research indicates that climate change will cause noticeable changes in the region, from changes in weather patterns to sightings of new plant and animal species.

With changing environments comes a need to educate area residents – children and adults alike – about the changes, and about the “new normal” they can expect to see in the future. Ohio State University’s Stone Lab is doing just that, with a new activity for its Lake Erie Science Field Trip Program.