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The SeaCavesWatch.org real-time wave observation system for the sea caves at the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Lake Superior provides photos and data about conditions at the sea caves that kayakers can access online before venturing out. A new real-time wave kiosk system was recently installed at Meyers Beach, the launch site for the sea caves. More...
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The Saugtauck-Douglas area plays host to many visitors on its waters, but one that has not yet set foot -- or more precisely, fin -- in the area is the Asian carp. More...
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When it comes to finding small plastic particles in the Great Lakes, nobody does is better than Lorena Rios-Mendoza. Water quality and fish species depend on the job for which she is passionate. More...
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The carcass of a silver carp was discovered recently on a dam abutment near Lock and Dam 5, the farthest upstream one has been found, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced Thursday. More...
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Salt marsh is one of the signature landscape features of downtown Westport, but the proliferation of a tall, thin invasive wetland weed -- the phragmites australis -- is marring views of the Saugatuck River and taking a toll on plant and wildlife diversity. More...
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Public tours of the Black River sturgeon hatchery will take place Friday, Aug. 30. The Black River streamside sturgeon rearing facility near Onaway will be open to public tours of the hatchery from 9 a.m. until noon. More...
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Public tours of the Black River sturgeon hatchery will take place Friday, Aug. 30. The Black River streamside sturgeon rearing facility near Onaway will be open to public tours of the hatchery from 9 a.m. until noon. More...
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A new report this week shows the algae bloom in Lake Erie is intensifying. It's more than just unsightly. It's a big threat to the multi-billion dollar tourism industry. More...
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About 80 percent of the electricity used in Ohio homes comes from coal fired power plants. One Northeast Ohio group wants to change that by installing a wind farm in Lake Erie. More...
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Thousands of people attended Gratwick Park last weekend to see nearly 100 teams compete at the Thunder on the Niagara boat racing competition on the Niagara River. More...
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Shortly after Toronto's historic early July rainfall, the directer of the charity Lake Ontario Waterkeeper, spoke to the Toronto Star about Toronto's aging sewer infrastructure. According to the charity's estimations, the storm resulted in more than a billion litters of untreated sewage water flowing directly into Toronto's streets and water systems. More...
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The waters of Lake Erie may be peaceful today, but in the early nineteenth century they were filled with battleships during one of the most important naval battles in United States history: the Battle of Lake Erie. The battle was fought off the coast of Ohio during the War of 1812. More...
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Operations suddenly shut down Monday, and workers were sent home after a sensor in a "mined" tunnel detected a geological shift. More...
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With the cooperation of government and industry -- and a lot of grant money, the southern end of the Ashtabula River will get a much-needed dredging. More...
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Making a false distress call that caused a massive search on Lake Erie has resulted in a U.S. man being ordered to pay $489,007 in restitution. More...
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Marine biologists in Quèbec are trying to figure out what's behind the alarming increase in dead beluga whale calves washing up on the shores of the St. Lawrence River since 2008. More...
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Sutton says she believes in finding a balance - between the 227,000 jobs and 33 billion dollars in revenue that Seaway shipping generates, and protecting the fish, wildlife, plants, and water quality of the largest surface fresh water system in the world. More...
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LEEDCo, the start-up company aiming to have six American-made turbines in Lake Erie by 2017, wants to hear from consumers. More...
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The tide opposing a proposed Canadian underground nuclear waste repository on the shore of Lake Huron appears to be rising. More...
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The barrier is about 30 miles from the Lake Michigan shoreline but the fish are beating a quick path to the Great Lakes. More...
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Lake Superior's water level has increased rapidly the last few months. Now Lake Superior will outflow more water into Lake Michigan-Huron. More...
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Stand up Paddling is gaining popularity with a wide audience because it's easy, family friendly and one of the cheapest way to get out on the water since it doesn't require a dock or fuel. More...
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Nancy Auer, professor of biology at Michigan Technological University recently co-authored a book about the Great Lake sturgeon; a prehistoric fish with a storm history. More...
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The utility that serves Bay City will spend $18 million to buy wind-generated electricity over 20 years per a Michigan state rule requiring a portion of electricity to come from renewables by 2015. More...
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A project using dredged materials from Twin Ports shipping channels to help create shallow-water wetland areas in the harbor got underway this week. More...