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Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger said the $90-million cleanup of Randle Reef is one of his highest priorities at a weekend "bringing back the bay" meeting attended by several dozen people involved in the Hamilton Harbour Remedial Action Plan. More...
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Honey Creek flowing through West Allis, Milwaukee and Wauwatosa, Wis., is more sewer than natural stream. The creek carries as heavy a load of fecal bacteria throughout the year as you would expect to find inside a sanitary sewer. More...
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A second meeting of the Saginaw Bay Coastal Initiative is set for May 2 in Bay City. The focus of the meeting is to allow local leaders to discuss progress made by work groups and others involved with the initiative, according to state Department of Environmental Quality officials. More...
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The Ludington North Breakwater Light — aka, the Ludington lighthouse — may soon belong to the city. More...
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Due to the outbreak of viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS), commercial harvest of minnows from Lake Erie has been banned by the provincial government. More...
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Michigan's lighthouses are in danger of going dark for lack of funds, and because they have become obsolete. The state -- with 3,300 miles of coastline on Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan and Lake Superior -- has 116 lighthouses. More...
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It's time for Waukesha County communities with water problems to begin talks with the City of Waukesha about its plans to import Lake Michigan water or dig new wells in western Waukesha County, officials said Friday. More...
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While virtually everyone agrees that something must be done to protect our waters from the spread of Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia, there is a growing concern that the New York's proposed regulations will not accomplish the intended goals. More...
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A European mussel introduced accidentally to North America in the 1980s could be tainting Great Lakes drinking water quality, affecting its taste and causing an explosion of toxic blooms, Canadian researchers said. More...
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Great Lakes United, in partnership with the Great Lakes Aid concert series, is proud to announce a performance by Liquid Soul, with proceeds benefiting local and regional restoration of the Great Lakes. The concert will be held Feb. 2 at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. More...
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The National Wind Coordinating Collaborative identifies issues that affect the use of wind power, establishes dialogue among key stakeholders, and catalyzes appropriate activities to support the development of environmentally, economically, and politically sustainable commercial markets for wind power. More...
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If passed, the Great Lakes Asian Carp Barrier Act would provide $9 million for maintenance on the electric barrier to keep the invasive carp from reaching the Great Lakes. More...
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Wildlife biologists say cougars are gradually moving from the West into Midwestern states and residents in one northern Michigan town have reported sightings. More...
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Grand Valley State University's research grants from the Nestle Corp. are significant because GVSU is a major player in West Michigan water-based research and Nestle wants to increase bottled water production in Michigan. More...
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A food shortage on Isle Royale may reduce the wolf population there, and may also be the reason behind their fading fear of humans. More...
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Lake Ontario-area historians are seeking the remains of the never-completed battleships that were under construction when the War of 1812 came to a close. More...
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Optimistic fishermen seek this freshwater cod where it thrives, in the murky deep waters of Lake Erie. More...
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The Great Lakes' newest invader, the bloody red mysid shrimp, could wreak ecological havoc, but also has the potential to be a good new food source for lake fish. More...
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Michigan's 116 lighthouses make up a significant number of the nation's remaining lighthouses, but they are endangered by technology and tight budgets. More...
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Managers at state parks across the country are scrambling to figure out how to deal with a rising demand for trails for All-Terrain Vehicles. Park managers are finding it's not easy to satisfy both fans who have fun on four wheel drive vehicles and people who want a quieter time in the park. More...
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The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation hopes to turn a recently purchased 120-acre plot of land in northern Wisconsin into a wildlife habitat where elk can breed and graze at a safe distance from a highway. More...
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The Michigan DEQ approval of a mining company's bid to open an Upper Peninsula sulfide rock mine will have a profound impact on the UP and, by extension, on the entire state of Michigan. More...
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The Palisades Nuclear Power Plant on Lake Michigan has been approved to continue running through 2031 after public hearings were held and studies found no environmental concerns. More...
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Experts have been stumped in their efforts to eradicate the tree-destroying emerald ash borer, so officials gathered this week in Elgin, Ill. to swap ideas for limiting the invasive beetle's impact, suppressing its spread and covering containment costs. More...
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Authorities are looking at low-cost, non-lethal methods of keeping birds from perching and roosting on the steel supports of the Mackinac Bridge. More...