Complete freeze of Great Lake now ‘unlikely’ following strong winds that ‘shoved’ ice southward
Although Lake Erie’s surface had been nearing a complete freeze — a state it has not reached in 30 years — the chances of it reaching 100 percent have now […]
Sturgeon fishing season on Black Lake lasts only 48 minutes for 679 registered anglers
The 2026 lake sturgeon fishing season on Black Lake in Michigan’s Cheboygan County lasted only 48 minutes for 679 registered anglers — 31 minutes longer than last year. The harvest […]
Ford House begins ‘highly visible’ work on the Lake St. Clair shoreline
The Edsel & Eleanor Ford House received a $7 million NOAA grant in 2023 to restore Michigan’s Ford Cove, improve wildlife habitat along Lake St. Clair and improve visitor access. […]
Environmental officials in U.S. and Canada meet to discuss Great Lakes successes, future priorities
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Canadian officials met in Chicago last week to discuss shared priorities and success stories throughout the Great Lakes watershed following the 2025 State of […]
Army Corps of Engineers releases final report on Line 5 tunnel leading up to permitting decision
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released the final version of its Environmental Impact Statement on Enbridge’s proposed Line 5 tunnel project, starting a 30-day waiting period before making its […]