Author: Great Lakes Commission
Trump’s trade war took a toll on shipments in the Twin Ports last year
Cargo shipments at the Port of Duluth-Superior slumped last year due to headwinds driven by unfavorable market trends, shifting trade lanes and President Donald Trump’s trade war. Read the full […]
UToledo Ecologists Lend Research Support to Sturgeon Reintroduction Efforts
An incidental catch of a lake sturgeon is rare. But it’s less of an angler’s tall tale than it once was, thanks to a collaborative effort to bring this legendary […]
Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge crossings drop in 2025
The Sault St. Marie International Bridge that crosses between the United States and Canada over the St. Marys River experienced a 23.8% decrease over the past year during a time […]
Spreading ice in Detroit region leads to ice cutters, jam fears and ice fishing
The long-term cold spell that has settled over Michigan has quickly expanded the ice cover on the Great Lakes and other waterways, forcing vessels to adapt, creating fears of ice […]
Shifting sands: Where exactly are Michigan’s ‘critical’ dunes these days?
State officials are currently working to fully document the beauty, vastness, and variety of Michigan’s dunes with an enormous scientific project that could carry legal implications for coastal areas and […]