Tag: lakes
Dark waters: Great Lakes Museum unearths stories the tides tried to sink
In Ohio, Toledo’s newly expanded maritime museum includes a fully accessible historic pilothouse and an experience that humanizes the legacy of the inland seas. The 5,000 square foot space surprises, […]
The sights and science of seiches on Lake Erie
Seiches can happen in any of the Great Lakes, but they’re much more dramatic in Lake Erie because of its unique shape and shallow depth. Read the full story by […]
Documentary shows impacts of quagga mussels on Great Lakes, including decline of lake whitefish
A new documentary examines the impact of invasive mussels on the Great Lakes. The film is scheduled to be released in 2026 on PBS in the U.S. Read the full […]
Dingell joins advocates in underscoring need for Great Lakes research funding
At an event on Friday, U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell and Great Lakes advocates and researchers cautioned against funding cuts to a critical research institute, warning that the loss of staff […]
Numerous Michigan beaches are closed because of bacteria: How to check conditions
A dashboard created by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy keeps track of which beaches contain unsafe bacteria levels for swimming. Read the full story by the […]