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Cleveland's port could win a bit of the U.S. container-shipping market, but only with some hard work and investment, a consultant's report shows. More...
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Red maples, sugar maples and silver maples are on the turn, fiery bursts of red-gold among the dark-green spruces lining the St Lawrence River. More...
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Qubec's provincial cabinet has lifted a potential roadblock to the approval of a liquefied natural gas port on the St. Lawrence, removing the province's farmland protection commission from the decisionmaking process. More...
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With the theme "Sharing Common Resources," this meeting, Oct. 29, in Ottawa, will address the latest advancements in regional and global observing systems and related technologies and showcase the latest technologies for sharing data through Web Services. RDX 2007 will be a part of the CRSS/ASPRS 2007 Specialty Conference More...
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New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer has outlined roughly $850 million of economic development initiatives aimed at revitalizing Buffalo and Niagara Falls, including a plan to redevelop the Buffalo waterfront. More...
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As attention turns more and more toward using corn and other products to produce ethanol for fuel, experts warn that increased production of these crops could pose a threat to the nation's water supplies. More...
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Federal researchers say algae blooms, which can be toxic to people and wildlife, have become much more common and widespread over the last 30 years. More...
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Recreational fishing that involves catch-and-release may seem like just good fun, but a recent study at the University of Illinois shows that improper handling techniques by anglers can increase the likelihood of released fish being caught by predators. More...
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State officials are using newly awarded federal funds to help search for a deadly fish virus in the Saginaw Bay watershed. The virus, called viral hemorrhagic septicemia, or VHS, was detected earlier this year in northern Lake Huron. More...
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When the 45-million-gallon-a-year Lake Erie Biofuels plant reaches full production -- which is expected sometime in December or January -- this plant will be among the nation's five largest. More...
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Technology and the dropping water level of the upper Great Lakes are combining to uncover Michigan's maritime secrets. More...
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More than a year after locals lamented the loss of the famed sandspit at Ontario's Point Pelee National Park, the point has reappeared. More...
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The possibility of using Lake Michigan as a source for water has stirred interest in two more Illinois cities: Long Grove and Hawthorn Woods. More...
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Eight sturgeon died during a Michigan Department of Natural Resources gill net population estimate survey that was conducted in July. More...
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The Minnesota DNR has found zebra mussels in three Twin Cities metro lakes -- Vadnais, Sucker and Pleasant, which are part of a system of reservoirs that provide drinking water for almost 420,000 peeople in St. Paul and surrounding communities. More...
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The Great Lakes Economic Initiative is saying presidential candidates' investment strategies should seek to nurture regional economies. The Great Lakes region is losing ground rapidly. More...
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The full spectrum of colors is still a few weeks away, as the trees of northwestern Pennsylvania are only at about 10 percent to 15 percent of their peak. More...
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With dependable information and effective tools, Conservation Minnesota make it easy for Minnesotans to help their elected leaders make responsible decisions and make a difference that will last for generations. More...
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The National Parks Conservation Association says the Great Lakes parks are suffering from regionwide environmental problems such as air and water pollution. But some also have unique challenges, including decay of archaeological resources. More...
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Originally scheduled to close Nov. 15, the New York canal system will now close Nov. 1 for recreational users and Nov. 7 for commercial users because of low reservoirs. More...
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Pittsburgh's three rivers, and the fish and other aquatic life in them, are going to get some more specialized attention soon from three "large river" biologists. More...
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Ottawa and Chippewa tribal officials have unveiled plans to build a 129 to 135-slip municipal marina in Peshawbestown that could be open for business as early as the 2008 boating season. More...
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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will release lake sturgeon into the Manitowoc River. More...
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It may have been a nuisance when it fell, but heavy rain in late August and early September in the Toledo area may be a boon for fall colors in the region. More...
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Typically regarded as a paradise for hikers, climbers and campers, upstate New York also offers some of the finest freshwater scuba diving in the nation. More...