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Great Lakes cruises benefit lakeside Michigan towns – Great Lakes Commission
Cruise ship season in the Great Lakes is in full swing, and Alpena, Michigan, has seen its fair share of cruise ships anchoring in its waters. Each year since 2022, […]
How much can wetland restoration reduce farm fertilizers getting into Lake Erie? – Great Lakes Commission
Michigan is looking at ways to reduce the amount of agricultural nutrient pollution getting into Lake Erie, including large- and small- scale wetland restoration projects in southeast Michigan. Read the […]
Ohio hooks walleye as official state fish. What to know about the species – Great Lakes Commission
The Ohio House approved H.B. 599, naming the walleye Ohio’s state fish, by a vote of 94-2. Ohio is one of only three states, along with Indiana and Iowa, without […]
Ports of Indiana lands U.S. Customs approval for Chicagoland’s first sea cargo container port – Great Lakes Commission
The Ports of Indiana landed U.S. Customs and Border Protection approval to establish an international sea cargo container terminal, the first in Chicagoland and the first on Lake Michigan. The […]
How much can wetland restoration reduce farm fertilizers getting into Lake Erie? | Great Lakes Now
By Lester Graham, Michigan Public
The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan; Circle of Blue; Great Lakes Now at Detroit Public Television; Michigan Public, Michigan’s NPR News Leader; and The Narwhal who work together to bring audiences news and information about the impact of climate change, pollution, and aging infrastructure on the Great Lakes and drinking water.