The Death of Lake St. Clair: Michigan's $2B Lie скачать в хорошем качестве

The Death of Lake St. Clair: Michigan's $2B Lie

The water crisis in Southeast Michigan is reaching a breaking point. If you live in Macomb, Oakland, or Wayne County, this is why your drinking water and property values are in serious danger. Lake St. Clair is currently being overtaken by a toxic invasive cyanobacteria known as Microseira wollei (M. wollei). While the lake generates over $2 billion in annual revenue for the State of Michigan, the current 2026 budget allocates only $800,000 for cleanup, less than 0.04% of its economic value. This video explores the health risks of Hydrogen Sulfide gas, the legislative battle over House Bill 4314, and why agencies like EGLE are stalling critical shoreline restoration. Key Questions Answered: What is the toxic Muck in Lake St. Clair? A massive buildup of Cyanobacteria creating a black barrier along the shorelines of Harrison Twp and St. Clair Shores -Why Should You Be Terrified? Your tap water is currently safe only because filtration plants are working at 100% capacity to scrub out toxins and E. coli. We are one mechanical failure or one heatwave away from a total "Do Not Drink" order for over 2 million people. Is Lake St. Clair water safe to drink? While treated by municipalities, the buildup of toxic muck near water intakes creates significant hydrogen sulfide risks. What is Michigan House Bill 4314? A bill introduced by Rep. Alicia St. Germaine to allow mechanical muck removal without restrictive EGLE permits. Who is responsible for Lake St. Clair maintenance? A jurisdictional battle between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, EGLE, and local Macomb County Public Works. Currently.. NO ONE ** Call, Email, and Tag our Government ** -Sen. Sean McCann (Committee Chair): (517) 373-5100 | SenSMcCann@senate.michigan.gov Sen. Kevin Hertel (Our District Leader): (517) 373-7315 | SenKHertel@senate.michigan.gov Sen. Sue Shink (Majority Vice Chair): (517) 373-2426 | SenSShink@senate.michigan.gov Director Phillip Roos (EGLE): (517) 284-6700 | RoosP@michigan.gov Governor Gretchen Whitmer: (517) 373-3400 Scripted Message: "I am a resident of Southeast Michigan and I am calling to demand that the Senate Energy and Environment Committee immediately move House Bill 4314 to a floor vote. Our drinking water and our communities are at risk from the toxic muck buildup. We need action, not more studies." 🔗 DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE @KnybelNetwork CONTACT ALEX KLOTT: 📞 Call or Text: (586) 201-4704 📧 Email: Office@KnybelNework.com 🌐 Web: https://www.KnybelNetwork.com 0:42 The Reality: Boating Capitals of the World 1:47 Why is Lake St. Clair at Risk? 2:18 Is Michigan Tap Water Safe? 3:09 Why Isn't This Fixed? 3:39 House Bill 4314 / MI HB4314 4:09 Maintenance Budget of Lake St. Clair 4:49 What Can Residents Do to Help Lake St. Clair? #SaveLakeStClair #MichiganWater #MacombCounty #GreatLakes #CleanWater #HB4314 #SaveLakeStClair #StClairShores #HarrisonTownship #EGLE #MichiganPermits #waterquality #lakestclair #MichiganTapWater Microseira wollei, EGLE Michigan permits, Lake St. Clair dredging cost, Harrison Township water quality, M. wollei, Save Lake St. Clair, House Bill 4314, St. Clair Shores waterfront, Harrison Twp marinas, Dredging Lake St. Clair, Toxic Invasive Cyanobacteria, The Muck of Lake St. Clair