Category: Great Lakes
Michigan communities consider installing solar panels on water – Great Lakes Commission
Some Michigan communities have considered a technology that’s just beginning to be used in the United States: floating solar panels. Researchers at Cornell University are
Residents tackle flooding, climate with Detroit River watershed plan – Great Lakes Commission
The Detroit River Watershed Management Plan, developed in response to the 2021 summer rainstorms and flooding, aims to improve water quality and address flood risks
Michigan plans to chart a greener course for Great Lakes shipping, boating – Great Lakes Commission
From the electrification of major cargo ports to sustainability improvements for Great Lakes ferries, a first-of-its-kind statewide “maritime strategy” could offer a roadmap toward a
Adaptive sailing program opens up lake of opportunities for the physically impaired – Great Lakes Commission
An adaptive sailing program on Lake Michigan provides people with disabilities the opportunity to sail using specialized equipment and boats. Started 34 years ago, the
Court of Appeals decision prevents company from bottling water near Lake Superior – Great Lakes Commission
In 2021, a start-up was denied a county permit that would’ve allowed the start-up to operate a pumping facility in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, near Lake
Port of Goderich, a gateway to Southwestern Ontario
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Each year, 250 ships dock at the port and there are plans to expand Published Jun 11, 2024 •
NiQuita Larkin – Financial Operations Specialist – Great Lakes Commission
NiQuita is a financial operations specialist at the Great Lakes Commission. She is a proud graduate of Eastern Michigan University, where she received her bachelor’s
PFAS are raining down on Lake Superior – Great Lakes Commission
A recent study reveals that rain has played a large role in spreading PFAS into all five Great Lakes. Commonly found in household products such as cleaners
Hidden forest estimated to be 13,500 years old discovered along Lake Michigan’s shore in Manitowoc County – Great Lakes Commission
Over the last century, natural erosion of Lake Michigan’s shoreline has exposed logs from an ancient, buried forest, spilling them onto the beaches among modern
5 Michigan beaches closed, under advisories heading into cool June weekend – Great Lakes Commission
There are five Michigan beaches closed or under contamination advisories due to high bacteria levels resulting from stormwater runoff, wildlife, and other unknown sources. Read