The conference, May 28 - June1, will highlight multi-disciplinary research addressing the biological, physical, and socio-economic changes that challenge our ability to manage and protect these unique resources. Registration closes May 18. More...
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is expected to broaden emergency restrictions for anglers and boaters today to include the Lake Winnebago system after the discovery last week of a deadly fish virus. More...
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will treat the Shiawassee River and the Carroll Creek in eastern Michigan this week for sea lamprey, a parasite that can ravage fish in the Great Lakes ecosystem. More...
It's time to move forward on water quality by creating a new partnership that would approach issues on the basis of the entire Milwaukee River watershed. More...
Standing on the sidelines will only ensure the Great Lakes' population of 183 invasive species grows and the health of the Great Lakes deteriorates. More...
While we've created some ecological messes in Michigan, we can take comfort that at least we're not in Florida, where where short-sighted and corrupt political leaders turned blind eyes to impending threats for decades. More...
A power plant operated by University of Wisconsin-Madison is allowing coal dust into the environment, polluting one of the city's prized lakes, state regulators say. More...
The state Department of Natural Resources is expected to broaden emergency restrictions for anglers and boaters today to include the Lake Winnebago system after the discovery last week of a deadly fish virus. More...
For the next 60 days, the Great Lakes Bi-national Executive Committee is asking for comments on its most recent review of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. More...
Twelve undeveloped acres that border a Lake Erie tributary and are a natural habitat for many plants and animals will be preserved forever thanks in part to a $1 million federal grant. More...
Microscopic in size, algae goes largely unnoticed in the Great Lakes. But researchers are using them as part of an early warning system of the Great Lakes' health. More...
The Fish and Wildlife Service will treat the Shiawassee River and the Carroll Creek in Midland, Saginaw and Shiawassee Counties on or around Thursday for sea lamprey, a parasite that can ravage fish in the Great Lakes ecosystem. More...
It's time to move forward on water quality by creating a new regional partnership that would approach issues from the basis of the entire watershed. More...
Canada and the U.S. are initiating a study to identify bacteria-laden solid material in the St. Mary's River that is responsible for beach closures on Sugar Island. More...
The environmental threats of a proposed nickel mine in the Upper Peninsula, including water and air pollution, far outweigh the benefits the mine would bring to the area. More...
Initial approval for an Upper Peninsula mine was revoked after it was found that documents questioning the mine's stability were not made properly available. More...
The discovery of the deadly fish disease VHS in some Wisconsin inland lakes is creating concern about plans to restore a series of locks along the Fox River. More...
A pair of endangered Great Lakes birds that raised three hatchlings last year is back and officials hope their return signals area population improvement. More...
Muskegon Lake's transformation from an industrial cesspool to a recreational haven over the past three decades has been nothing short of remarkable. More...
Toledo's budget problems may affect the future of the Willis B. Boyer, an historic ship and floating maritime museum, which may close after this season. More...