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The deadly fish disease VHS has spread into a second New York inland lake, infecting large numbers of rock and smallmouth bass in Skaneateles Lake. More...
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A recent federal study shows a 13 percent increase in the number of people watching wildlife, and a 16 percent dip in the number of people hunting and fishing. More...
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After two years and more than $1 million in renovations, the lighthouse on Raspberry Island, along with the rest of the island, officially re-opened to the public on Monday. More...
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Rattray Marsh, a significant Canadian wetland faces ecological challenges including controlled water levels in Lake Ontario and increases in carp and cattails. More...
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The information on this page is updated every day during the regular swimming season. This nowcast issues advisories and uses quickly-obtained measurements to predict when E. coli concentrations will be high. More...
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This website is a gateway to information about fishing and traveling the seven-county area along the southern and eastern shores of Lake Ontario. More...
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An annual plague of fish flies around the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair lasts about 3 weeks, but local experts predict that this season may be twice as long. More...
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Wet weather is good news for Wisconsin counties under air advisories for fine particulate matter and ozone pollutants that can lead to lung damage for residents. More...
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The dangerous toxic sludge dredged out of the polluted Kalamazoo River must be disposed of properly, in landfills where it will do no more damage. More...
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A state grant will fund a water quality monitoring program at nine Grand Traverse Bay area beaches, testing them weekly for E. coli bacteria. More...
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A series of new Michigan fishing and bait regulations will take effect later this month in an effort to slow the spread of fish diseases, particularly the dreaded VHS. More...
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When funding for West Michigan's recreational harbors didn't materialize this year, Arcadia Harbor funded the dredging itself in order to sustain its tourist economy. More...
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When a deadly fish virus popped up in a pair of lakes last month, it became the latest in a growing tide of Great Lakes invasive species to litter Wisconsin's inland waters. More...
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VHS has still not been discovered in any of Jackson County's more than 40 inland lakes, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. More...
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The American Society of Marine Artists exhibition showcases marine-themed artwork by artists from throughout the Great Lakes and beyond. More...
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Global warming predictions may be frightening, but for some northern locations, it could mean more diverse agriculture and increased tourism options. More...
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A census of birdlife has identified 20 species whose numbers have nosedived largely as a result of habitat loss, invasive plants and animals, and climate change. More...
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The EPA will team up with some universities on a 2-year, $15 million study at 24 farms in nine states to determine the air quality impact of large animal farms. More...
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Milwaukee's new Lakeshore State Park, 9 years and $17 million in the making, offers visitors panoramic views of the lake and the harbor. More...
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The National Research Council reports that dredging, despite its costs, has the potential to permanently remove contaminants from the environment. More...
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A ferry running between Minnesota and Isle Royale for 30 years will not run this year because low Lake Superior water levels have made the route too shallow. More...
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service may study whether the coaster brook trout qualifies as a threatened species, a decision that may stop a proposed mine at the Salmon Trout River. More...
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Freighter drought sinks some Bay City spirits, raises others
News posted a topic in Great Lakes News
Freighters are typical on the Saginaw River in Bay City, but this year, due to a sputtering economy and low river levels, they are becoming less common. More... -
The public may be more aware of the problems facing the Great Lakes, but the Canadian government still lags in funding for cleanups and pollution prevention. More...
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This binational business and environment forum will examine critical market risks and opportunities while exploring three key issues critical to the Great Lakes Region: clean air, clean energy and climate change. The conference takes place June 19-20 in Toronto. More...