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The Great Lakes are warming ahead of the start of summer – Great Lakes Commission
The Great Lakes are warming up as the official start of summer nears and more people head to the beach. A regional heat wave may speed up the heating process. […]
Michigan is surrounded by the Great Lakes: Facts you may not know about them – Great Lakes Commission
On the Great Lakes you can fish, go boating, swim, partake in water sports, all the while enjoying the spectacular views they provide. But here are some facts you may […]
Bill supporting Great Lakes advances – Great Lakes Commission
The U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee advanced a bill reauthorizing the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative through 2031. The bill would increase annual funding levels from $475 million in 2026 to […]
The Great Lakes are warming ahead of the start of summer | Bridge Michigan
The Great Lakes are warming up and this weekâs heat wave may help that effort. Still, Michigan residents should be cautious of the water conditions before heading out to one of the lakes….
US Coast Guard explains how Great Lakes freighters are inspected
The U.S. Coast Guard and American Bureau of Shipping examine each ship every year. The Coast Guard must issue a Certificate of Inspection before vessels can go out to the […]
Muskegon welcomes increase in cruise tourism
In the past decade, the popularity of Great Lakes cruises has been steadily increasing. One city that’s thinking about capitalizing on this new tourism market is Muskegon, Michigan. Read the […]
Canada-U.S. mayors want to tap Great Lakes region’s water for economic transformation
At a recent conference in Montréal, the focus was on an economic transformation in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence region. The 10-year plan will launch in 2025 and calls […]
Great Lakes region to host sixth annual Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz
https://www.glc.org/wp-content/uploads/GLC-Logo-1200px-bluesquare.jpg News Great Lakes region to host sixth annual Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz Ann Arbor, Mich. – Organizations across the region will work together
Lake Ontario designation protects underwater relics, including shipwrecks – Great Lakes Commission
Lake Ontario has received a new designation as a National Marine Sanctuary and with it added protections and emphasis on its historic and cultural resources. Read the full story by […]
Urban ‘heat islands’ in Great Lakes and the toll on human health
Cities like Detroit, with lots of buildings and infrastructure that absorb and re-emit heat, are considered urban heat islands, but the tracking of related health events is lacking….