The Big Bay Harbor is not suitable for larger boats to dock because of low Lake Superior water levels, and the fact that it has not been dredged since 2000. More...
The centennial of the launch of the steamer Keewatin, the last of the classic Great Lakes cruise ships, will be celebrated in July in Douglas, Mich. More...
Lake Michigan charter captains pay attention to news about invasive species because of how devastating a salmon collapse could be for the region's economy. More...
This site provides information and a network of links to lake sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens) research conducted by a number of U.S. and Canadian agencies and universities in the Great Lakes region. More...
As more tests come in negative, Wisconsin authorities say it appears the deadly fish virus VHS is not widespread in Wisconsin's inland waterways. More...
A lawsuit brought by environmentalists does not aim to shut down the Great Lakes shipping industry, but to get shippers to comply with the Clean Water Act. More...
Canadian leaders need to demonstrate the kind of vigilance shown by United States leaders in advocating and planning for the survival of the Great Lakes. More...
Fish farming is a growing industry with all the challenges of running a small business, as well as regulations regarding VHS and water level fluctuation. More...
Stream bank erosion is a problem for Michiganians living along the Clinton River, Paint Creek and Stoney Creek, where some have lost 10 - 15 feet of property. More...
Five years ago, the EPA declared invasive species the No. 1 Great Lakes threat, but government has dragged their feet on dealing with the issue for decades. More...
The Big Bay Harbor is not suitable for larger boats to dock because of low Lake Superior water levels, and the fact that it has not been dredged since 2000. More...
The centennial of the launch of the steamer Keewatin, the last of the classic Great Lakes cruise ships, will be celebrated in July in Douglas, Mich. More...
Lake Michigan charter captains pay attention to news about invasive species because of how devastating a salmon collapse could be for the region's economy. More...
The National Wildlife Federation has announced its intent to sue nine owners of oceangoing ships that enter the Great Lakes to force the ships to treat ballast water to kill invasive species. More...
The deadly fish disease VHS, which spread rapidly through the eastern Great Lakes, will likely infect Lake Michigan next; a move officials are calling "inevitable." More...
Lake Superior water levels are down 19 inches, and it is difficult to determine if the decrease is part of a natural cycle, or another symptom of climate change. More...
Dr. Jack Vallentyne, a.k.a Johnny Biosphere, who passed away last week, led the fight to rid the Great Lakes of laundry detergent phosphates and the excessive algae growth they fed. More...
Wisconsin faces an EPA proposal to further reduce ozone levels, which could push a dozen Wisconsin counties out of air pollution regulation compliance. More...
As lawns parch and lake levels drop, more than 5 million gallons of treated water a day is lost by municipal water departments in West Michigan, due to an aging infrastructure. More...
A new "environmentally-friendly" sewer line represents one of the last remaining pieces of the puzzle to solving Lake St. Clair's pollution problems. More...
For 20 years, the Saginaw River and Bay has been the Great Lakes' most polluted spot, but local officials are drawing attention to the area's water quality improvements. More...
Just a short drive from Detroit, the St. Clair Flats is the largest freshwater delta in the United States, a natural coastal marsh system that supports diverse and productive wildlife and fish populations. More...
It might come as a surprise, but the Indiana Great Lakes coastline comes before more famous beaches such as Laguna Beach and Daytona Beach when it comes to potential visitors searching on Yahoo. More...