Category: Great Lakes
Chequamegon Bay Superfund site: History, environmental impact and its importance to Indigenous communities
Chequamegon Bay plays a significant role in our human lives, including past residents like the Huron and Ottawa; and current residents, the Ojibwe-Anishinaabeg, who have gathered and made history there for a millennia. An oblong, shallow bay (61 feet at the deepest point), on the south shore of Lake Superior, the water also holds dark history as a federal Superfund site.
EDITORIAL: No matter how wild the world, sea lampreys suck
During the COVID-19 pandemic, when disruptions to life and work took hold, the sea lampreys took hold, too. We need to fortify our Great Lakes — and the $7 billion-plus […]
Michigan’s roadside parks will reopen soon. Some offer more than a place to rest
Even if you aren’t in need of a break from driving, Michigan’s roadside parks offer incredible views, sandy beaches and other attractions that make them worth a stop. Read the full […]
Victory Cruise Lines begins a new chapter on the Great Lakes
A reborn Victory Cruise Lines christened the Victory I on Sunday in Toronto, Ontario, and will follow with the Victory II on May 12 in Chicago, Illinois, marking a return […]
Ontario County hopes reimbursement program eases lifeguard shortage before swimming season starts
Ontario County’s Department of Public Works estimates up to 70 lifeguards will be needed for the beaches and community pools across Ontario County, New York, this year. To try to […]