Scientists seek sources of fecal pollution that cause contamination

  • The Rabbit River in Southwest Michigan is one of several streams in the state where high E. coli levels have been detected. PHOTO PROVIDED BY TIM KISER
    The Rabbit River in Southwest Michigan is one of several streams in the state where high E. coli levels have been detected. PHOTO PROVIDED BY TIM KISER

    LANSING

    ater quality experts are using

    WDNA tools to track down contamination responsible for beach closures and reduced recreational opportunities along the Great Lakes and other Michigan inland lakes and streams.

    Fecal contamination, indicated by the presence of E. coli bacteria, is the leading cause of beach closures in the U.S., said Wenjing Ren, a postdoctoral fellow in Michigan State University…