(WWJ) -- While there’s been a lot of rain in southeast Michigan this year, that wasn’t necessarily the case in the northern part of the state -- and it’s having an effect on the Great Lakes.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says water levels on Lake Superior have gone below the seasonal average for the first time in seven years.
According to researchers, weather and water supply conditions were drier on average on lakes Superior, Michigan and Huron in September.
As a result, Lake Superior’s water level dropped about a foot below last year’s level.
Meanwhile, Lakes Michigan and Huron saw a drop of 5.5 inches in September, which is more than double the average decline. Both lakes are about 16 inches lower than a year ago.
Corps physical scientist Deanna Apps says the lowering water levels on the Great Lakes are seasonal and due to water evaporation.
The seasonal declines are expected to continue through October in the upper Great Lakes.
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