Tag: lakes
Trump reverses cuts to Great Lakes lamprey program, but uncertainty remains
The Trump administration has reversed a purge of federal workers tasked with combatting one of the Great Lakesâ most damaging invasive species. But a month-plus delay in starting treatments may have consequences….
Data on water quality of lakes, streams, rivers sought
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking data on the water quality of the state’s lakes, streams and rivers. Along with DNR data, submitted data will be used […]
Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast International Film Festival coming to Manitowoc
The Friends of Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary have announced a new program aimed at sharing the history of the Great Lakes. The First Annual Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast International […]
Day of the Soo Locks disaster — 1909’s maritime meltdown at Sault Ste. Marie
On June 9, 1909, a mechanical failure at Canada’s Soo Locks led to the sinking of two ships, halting Great Lakes commercial traffic. This disaster exposed infrastructure vulnerabilities, prompting modernization […]
Lake Erie defies the trend as Great Lakes water levels take a dive
Great Lakes water levels fall below last year’s figures, with Lake Erie remaining near historical norms. This change follows a dry fall and increased winter evaporation. Read the full story […]