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Minnesota has imposed a quarantine on the gypsy moth to slow the spread of the destructive invasive species and protect trees around Lake Superior. More...
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Police were called to the shores of Lake St. Clair Thursday morning to deal with traffic backup caused by gawkers taking photos of a waterspout. More...
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It's time to approve a new plan that effectively manages water levels on Lake Ontario and the upper St. Lawrence River, while taking steps to restore the natural health of the waterways. More...
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Standing in front of the still waters of Lake Ontario on Wednesday near the Oak Orchard Lighthouse in Orleans County, Rep. Chris Collins decried proposed new guidelines to regulate water levels of the Great Lake. More...
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A new water quality report for beaches across the country encourages swimmers in Northwest Indiana to check the safety of the water before diving in, including at two in East Chicago that are now labeled as among the habitually worst in the United States. More...
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Nothing screams "Summer!" like a day at the beach.Sun, sand, castles, picnics and vibrant blue water.And when it comes to beaches, nobody does it like Michigan More...
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After years of planning and months of building, the Great Lakes Aquarium is finally ready to show off their new, massive saltwater exhibit 'Shipwrecks Alive!' More...
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According to the Railway Association of Canada, shipments of oil by rail in Canada have skyrocketed from 500 carloads in 2009 to an expected 140,000 carloads in 2013. More...
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U.S. Rep. Chris Collins, R-Clarence, will join local lawmakers in Orleans County Wednesday morning to discuss concerns with the International Joint Committee's new guidelines for water levels on Lake Ontario. More...
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A swim ban has been issued at all Lake Michigan beaches due to water quality, according to the Chicago Park District. More...
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Clean Boats Clean Waters volunteers and Department of Natural Resources staff will be at boat launches throughout the state during the July 4 weekend helping boaters inspect their boats and learn the necessary steps to slow the spread of aquatic invasive species. More...
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In its deepest reaches, Lake Ontario remained around a nippy 40 degrees despite temperatures more than twice as high above the surface on Monday. Business interests have pondered whether it's possible -- or affordable -- to tap the deep, consistently cold water as a cost-effective, energy-efficient means of cooling equipment and facilities for industry. More...
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The Sheboygan Common Council is working with surrounding cities to have a 60-mile stretch of Lake Michigan -- home to 33 known, and likely many more undiscovered, shipwrecks -- designated as a national marine sanctuary. More...
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The University of Windsor has received $3.5 million in research funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Of the total grant, $210,000 will be used to study food webs in the Great Lakes and Arctic ecosystems. More...
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After reaching historic lows in 2013, water levels in the Great Lakes are now abruptly on the rise, a development that has startled scientists and thrilled just about everybody with a stake in the waterfront, including owners of beach houses, retailers in tourist areas and dockmasters who run marinas on the lakeshore. More...
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An experimental plan to add bacteria to a Florence County lake to kill zebra mussels has been dropped because of local opposition, including worries from some county officials. More...
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The U.S. EPA and Mich. Dept. of Environmental Quality are soliciting comments on the draft White Lake Area of Concern Final Delisting Report. White Lake was polluted by a number of former manufacturing facilities and also experienced the loss of habitat due to lakeside development. Comments are due by July 24. More...
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Michigan Sea Grant's Dangerous Currents website is part of an outreach effort to educate Great Lakes swimmers about dangerous currents. As currents strengthen, they can turn from inconvenient to dangerous and even deadly. Visit the site to be prepared and safe at the beach this summer! More...
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The Chicago Water Walk app (for iOS and Android) explores some of the city's celebrated sites: Navy Pier, the Chicago River, downtown marinas, Buckingham Fountain, and the Museum Campus. As you walk or bike along any or all of the tour routes, you will enrich your experience by learning history, ecology, engineering, and more. More...
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GLIN's July Site of the Month is Love Lake Michigan, created by the Lake Michigan Forum. Love Lake Michigan aims to increase awareness of the value of Lake Michigan and catalyze action to protect it through education, engagement and citizen empowerment. Visit today and sign the pledge to Love Lake Michigan! More...
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Tests show abnormally high levels of E. Coli. at two Ohio beaches. More...
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U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga (Holland, Mich.) discusses legislation he sponsored related to dredging and invasive species control in the Great Lakes. More...
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Researchers are combing the waters of New York and testing samples for eDNA. The results will allow quicker action to protect native fish and plants from damage. More...
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Queen Elizabeth II opened the 2,300-mile St Lawrence Seaway that connects the American side of the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean in eastern Canada on June 26, 1959, 55 years ago. She marked the occasion by sailing down the water highway in the Royal Yacht Britannia. More...
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The lack of dams along the Wabash River keeps the current steady and strong in places and is helping to slow the spread of the Asian carp in Indiana, but state officials still are looking for ways to control the invasive species. More...