Students from Ferris State University’s Shimadzu Core Laboratory for Academic and Research Excellence participated in research looking into the cause of Escherichia coli readings in a Wexford Count recreation site.
Escherichia coli, better known as E. coli, are a large and diverse group of bacteria. Although most strains of E. coli are harmless, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said some can cause diarrhea, urinary tract infections, respiratory illness and pneumonia, and other illnesses.
The Shimadzu Core Lab coordinated with Wexford County Drain Commissioner Michael Solomon since 2016, attempting to determine the source of fecal contaminants impacting access to Billings Lake’s “Kiddie Beach,” a body of water fed by Manton Creek.
Shimadzu Director Schuyler “Sky” Pike indicated there was no evidence of human or swine waste in samples taken following large rain events, with that testing pointing to E. coli contaminatio
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MANTON â With his proposal tweaked a bit following a recent work session with city commissioners, Manton resident Chris Stronach is ready to once again present his vision for the historic Mill Pond area.
Stronach approached the commission last month with an idea to add a mini library, informational plaques, benches and other features to the mill pond. Once upon a time, a dam over Manton Creek swelled the Mill Pond waters, making it possible to fish and do other activities there. When this dam was removed in 2012 due to its deteriorated condition and other environmental factors, however, the Mill Pond shrunk significantly. Stronach said his goal was to âbridge the gapâ between peopleâs memories and how the Mill Pond area looks now.
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MANTON â Lots of people will recall a time when the Manton Mill Pond looked much different than it does now.
Once upon a time, a dam over Manton Creek swelled the Mill Pond waters, making it possible to fish and do other activities there.
When this dam was removed in 2012 due to its deteriorated condition and other environmental factors, however, the Mill Pond shrunk significantly.
While the area is still beautiful today, much of the activities people used to be able to do there vanished.
Area resident Chris Stronach has a plan to âbridge the gapâ between peopleâs memories and how the Mill Pond area looks now.
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