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Legislation that combines the five Great Lakes into one entity for federal funding was signed into law Tuesday by President Barack Obama. More...
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While many would say they care about the state of their local water bodies when asked, arguably few are more passionate than Mark Mattson, of Lake Ontario Waterkeeper. He spoke about Lake Ontario and what can be done to stay safe while swimming. More...
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Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan have teamed up for a public service campaign to encourage boaters and anglers to avoid spreading zebra mussels, spiny water fleas and other aquatic invaders when they travel between states. More...
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The week of June 7-15, 2014 is Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week in Michigan! The week represents an effort to raise awareness about the need for citizens to take action to stop new introductions and control the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS). Everyone enjoying Michigan's waters has a role to play in protecting our waters from AIS. More...
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A Canadian energy company plans to build a nuclear waste storage facility about a mile from Lake Huron - across from Michigan's thumb area. More...
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Forecasters finally revealed today that all of the Great Lakes including Lake Superior are now ice free. More...
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After 42 years of studying many kinds of fish, Department of Natural Resources Fisheries research biologist Jim Johnson is retiring June 20. More...
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If a local entrepreneur has his way, Chicagoans will have an entirely new way to enjoy Lake Michigan and the city's warm-weather social scene next summer. More...
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Some years ago, soap companies began putting plastic exfoliating beads into body wash in hopes of greater profits and smoother skin. Since then, billions of plastic beads have polluted our waterways and poisoned fish. Illinois has become now the first state to take a stand against the beads. More...
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As the seasons change on Lake Erie, broad strips of the water's surface turn bright blue-green with floating patches of sludge. The two factors contributing to the rapid escalation of this problem are climate change and increasing amounts of fertilizer. More...
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) are soliciting comments on the draft final Deer Lake AOC delisting report. Deer Lake was polluted by mercury waste from former iron mining operations in the area. Public comments will be accepted until June 30. More...
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A famous former winery on Lake Erie's Middle Bass Island, Ohio, is getting $6 million in renovations and more island state parks will receive campsite and mooring improvements, according to Ohio park officials. More...
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The temperature in Lake Erie is running 10 degrees below average, more like a late-April reading than an early-June temperature. More...
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Elected officials, community groups and residents gathered along the Detroit riverfront for the ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Mt. Elliott Park and Pavilion in Detroit, Mich. More...
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Great Lakes conference hit by Ontario election sensitivities
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An Ontario government scientist had to cancel his talk on invasive species at an international conference because the province's Ministry of Natural Resources determined the content of his presentation should not be made public during the provincial election campaign. More... -
As part of an aggressive effort to prevent invasive species from entering and damaging New York water bodies, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has adopted new regulations for boaters. More...
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The top four cities on the list are all in the Great Lakes. Detroit, Mich., takes the top spot, followed by Cleveland, Ohio, and Rochester and Buffalo, N.Y. More...
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"Asian carp" is an umbrella term that refers to a half-dozen species of fish. But two have made national news in recent years -- bighead carp and silver carp. These two have taken over large parts of the Mississippi and Illinois River systems and threaten to invade the Great Lakes. More...
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Some farmers and others are adding their support to a U.S. Coast Guard proposal that would allow river barge traffic on the east side of Lake Michigan as far north as Muskegon, Mich. More...
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An engineering firm says a part of Thunder Bay's harbor should be dredged to clean up a large toxic mess in Lake Superior. More...
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Zebra mussels and other invasive species have had wide-ranging impacts on native species in the Great Lakes. More...
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The Michigan state Senate Committee on Natural Resources, Environment and Great Lakes on Thursday called on the International Joint Commission to intervene in plans to put a Canadian nuclear waste storage facility near the shores of the Great Lakes. The committee also voted to urge the Great Lakes Commission to study and take a position on the proposal. More...
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- The Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee announced the release of an updated Monitoring and Response Plan intended to protect the Great Lakes from Asian carp, and to prevent the invasive fish species from developing self-sustaining populations in the Great Lakes. More...
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In a collaborative effort between many groups across the Great Lakes States and even Canada, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service attempts to stop the sea lampreys increase their numbers. More...
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Twice a year, families and friends can enjoy fishing in Michigan for free! June 7-8 marks one of Michigan's Free Fishing Weekends. Make your plans now to participate and enjoy a weekend of fishing on the state's rivers, lakes and beyond. More...