Lake Michigan channel used by Beaver Island ferry getting $530K repair
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District will begin planned maintenance work in the navigation channel in Charlevoix, Michigan to replace deteriorating timber fenders along the channel revetments. Read […]
Swimming banned at 4 Presque Isle beaches due to E. coli levels. What’s the cause?
Several beaches along Lake Erie’s Presque Isle are restricted for swimming due to E. coli. Officials are searching for the reason. Read the full story by the Erie Times-News.
How common are tsunamis on the Great Lakes?
On July 13, 1938, five people were killed after a type of tsunami hit Holland, Michigan. Eighty-five years later, researchers say meteotsunamis in the Great Lakes occur more than some […]
Why is Chicago area river water reversed into Lake Michigan?
On rare occasions of heavy rainfall, the Chicago Metropolitan Water Reclamation District officials will reverse the flow of river water into Lake Michigan to reduce river flooding. Read the full […]
Researchers warn of harmful algae blooms in Lake Superior
As the summer continues to heat up, Lake Superior researchers are urging the public to look out for and report algae blooms. Read the full story by KBJR-TV – Superior, […]