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Meteorology scientists and students from across the country converged at a National Science Foundation in New York to begin a period of study along the shores of Lake Ontario during December and January in order to better understand the atmospheric conditions and geographic factors responsible for extreme snow accumulations across the region each winter. More...

Energy companies are looking for new ways to get the heavy crude oil to market and one proposed solution is to ship the oil by barge over the Great Lakes. More...

Preliminary estimates show it could cost $43 million to bring Lake Michigan drinking water to Lake Zurich, where officials say more discussion is needed before deciding whether to attempt to move from deep wells. More...

There is a growing recognition that the Great Lakes are a unique and invaluable asset to the states and provinces that border them. In the case of Ohio, the obvious focus is on Lake Erie, although there are no boundaries between the five lakes when it comes to issues such as pollution, algae concentrations and invasive species. More...

'Tis the season to spread some holiday cheer, and of course, tis always the season to spread aquatic invasive species (AIS) awareness. More...

In one of the nation's biggest clashes between energy production and wildlife interests, the Obama Administration has come down on industry's side by going forward with a federal rule that allows wind-turbine operators to go 30 years without proving at length that their giant machines aren't killing bald eagles and golden eagles. More...

The Northeast and Great Lakes states are seeing a large influx of Arctic snowy owls. The birds started arriving from the north in mid-November and have been seen with regularity for weeks. More...

The new feature documentary film Project Ice views North America's fresh water inland ocean through the prism of ice, from the crossroads of history, science and climate change. The film reveals a record of increasing water temperatures and strikingly diminished ice cover. More...

GLIN's January Site of the Month is the website for the Great Lakes Commission Semiannual Meeting and Great Lakes Day in Washington, D.C.. These events feature dialogue on Great Lakes priorities by regional leaders and members of Congress who play a critical role in shaping Great Lakes policies. More...

The Lake Erie Energy Development Corp. (LEEDCo) a nonprofit organization focused on creating offshore wind energy in Ohio, has been meeting with local stakeholders to gain support for the six-turbine demonstration project to be built seven miles from the Cleveland shore. More...

Flood warnings were posted across northwest Ohio on Saturday that included forecasts for major flooding on the troublesome Blanchard River and Eagle Creek in Findlay. More...

A plan to ship oil sands bitumen on the Great Lakes has attracted the attention of Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley, and an organization representing communities on the seaway. More...

Environmentalists are unhappy about open lake dumping in Lake Erie. State Sen. Randy Gardner, R-Bowling Green, says he hopes his measure will do something to help with the problem. More...

Tis the season to spread some holiday cheer, and of course, tis always the season to spread aquatic invasive species (AIS) awareness. Check out a unique take on the classic holiday song, The Twelve Days of Christmas, crafted by Wisconsin Sea Grant! More...

The Niagara Peninsula Source Protection Plan looks at keeping contaminants out of water near intakes to four of six Niagara Region water-treatment plants -- those in Welland, Thorold, Port Colborne and Niagara Falls. The treatment plants in Grimsby and Fort Erie are excluded as they draw water from pipes that stretch well out into Lake Ontario and Lake Erie, respectively. More...

A decision on a $1 billion Canadian project could influence the broader debate over burying nuclear waste deep underground 2,230 feet below the surface, and less than a mile from Lake Huron. More...

This New Year's day, strap on a pair of snowshoes and join in on special "Shoe Year's Day" snowshoe treks taking place in Michigan state parks and recreation areas on Wed., Jan. 1. All "Shoe Year's Day" events are free and snowshoes will be available to rent at most locations. More...

According to the U.S. Coast Guard, Bristol Bay is one of eight 140-foot icebreaking tugs operated by the organization, capable of breaking 20 or more inches of freshwater ice, and capable of breaking up to 3 feet of ice by backing and ramming. More...

Loaded with durum wheat and bound for Italy, the last oceangoing ship of the year was due to depart a Superior dock Thursday evening, capping the Twin Ports ocean shipping season on a relatively high note. More...

According to a report by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Great Lakes region gained 13,000 acres in the five-year period and this large gain in the size of Michigan's coastal wetlands may obscure much larger, longer-term losses that are likely to continue, experts say. More...

Kewaunee County anglers Tom Kleiman, Charlie Peterson, Brian Risinger and Brett Cook were among those present at the state capitol in Madison, Wisconsin last week when Governor Scott Walker signed a bill that could mean better returns on chinooks and perhaps other salmon and trout species down the road. More...

The BP Oil Company says it has completed construction work on a $4.2 billion expansion and upgrade of its northwestern Indiana refinery which has allowed it to start up a 102,000-barrel-per-day unit that will be used as the Whiting refinery starts processing more crude oil from the Canadian tar sands region. More...

The Niagara Peninsula Source Protection Plan looks at keeping contaminants out of water near intakes to four of six Niagara Region water-treatment plants -- those in Welland, Thorold, Port Colborne and Niagara Falls. The treatment plants in Grimsby and Fort Erie are excluded as they draw water from pipes that stretch well out into Lake Ontario and Lake Erie respectively. More...

A decision on a $1 billion Canadian project could influence the broader debate over burying nuclear waste deep underground 2,230 feet below the surface and less than a mile from Lake Huron. More...

Surfing Santa returns to Niagara river for 29th visit. On Monday, he will windsurf the frigid waters from Fort Erie, Ont. to Buffalo, N.Y. All to raise awareness for homelessness More...