Tag: Great Lakes Commission
Report finds Wisconsin ranks second in the nation for dam failures – Great Lakes Commission
Wisconsin ranks second in the nation for dam failures in the last two decades, raising concern over whether extreme storms driven by climate change may overwhelm dams and the communities […]
10 years after algae bloom crisis, Lake Erie recovery has been mixed – Great Lakes Commission
Ten years ago, Toledo warned about half a million residents not to drink the water for nearly three days due to algal toxins. Thus far, some studying Erie say we […]
Underwater robotics world championship coming to Michigan’s marine sanctuary – Great Lakes Commission
In June 2025, an underwater remotely operated vehicle contest will be hosted by the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary in Alpena, Michigan. More than 1,000 guests from 15 countries are […]
Toxic algal blooms threaten Canadian drinking water, but scientists are developing a way to protect against the harmful slime – Great Lakes Commission
Through a collaboration between water operators and scientists, yellow smart buoys bobbing on the surface of Lake Erie are serving as an early warning system for algae blooms. Read the […]
What a Trump vs. Harris presidency might mean for the Great Lakes – Great Lakes Commission
Veteran policy experts discuss how a Harris or Trump presidency may deal with three key topics: Great Lakes restoration, groundwater, and the Line 5 oil pipeline. Read the full story […]