The Great Lakes are the fresh water envy of the world, with one-fifth of the world’s fresh surface water found in them, but it’s also vital for recreation and commerce. Lake Erie is the smallest and shallowest of the Great Lakes, so it is the most vulnerable to threats. Consider this, Lake Erie holds just 2% of the water in the Great Lakes but accounts for 50% of the fish and living organisms in them.
That's why the Cleveland Water Alliance has spent the past four years using the latest in technology to stay on top of conditions. And the month of May marks the start of what they call their smart lake season.
