Category: Great Lakes Commission
Landmark study finds Great Lakes have entered a new era with climate change, extreme events
A new study by researchers at the University of Michigan concluded that the Great Lakes region has officially entered a new climate era with stronger climate extremes now the norm. […]
Future of Holly’s Mill Pond Dam in question over safety concerns
The Village of Holly, Michigan, began discussing the future of the historic Stiff’s Mill Pond Dam after state regulators raised concerns about the dam’s safety. Read the full story by […]
Historic shipwrecks come to light in the Great Lakes
With an underwater drone named Rhody, archaeologists are mapping some of the dozens of sunken vessels in Lake Ontario. Read the full story by The New York Times.
Illinois acquires land for project to keep invasive carp from Lake Michigan
The State of Illinois said it acquired a 50-acre piece of land in southwest suburban Will County needed for a massive infrastructure project aimed at keeping the invasive carp fish […]
Michigan researchers study hawks in migration hot spot: the Straits of Mackinac
Researchers looking to understand raptor migration and breeding habits are set up near the Straits of Mackinac because the waterway is a major crossing for birds of prey. Read the […]