Tag: lakes
Thunder Bay Planting Day aims to restore waterfront along shores of Lake Superior – Great Lakes Commission
Volunteers in Thunder Bay, Ontario, planted native species to restore wildlife habitats and improve the shoreline. The initiative, part of the North Shore of Lake Superior Remedial Action Plan, aims […]
Man who diverted national park river to ease boat access to Lake Michigan is put on probation – Great Lakes Commission
A man convicted of diverting a river in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in an effort to ease boat access to Lake Michigan was sentenced Tuesday to probation. Read the […]
Kingston bridge reopens to boat traffic after months-long closure – Great Lakes Commission
Tour boats that have been stuck for months behind a damaged bridge in Kingston, Ontario, were finally released into the St. Lawrence River late last week. The bridge was damaged […]
Rapid response lake testing coming to northern Michigan beaches – Great Lakes Commission
At beaches in northern Michigan, alerts about unsafe E. coli levels in lake water are often issued the day after water is tested. The Health Department of Northwest Michigan is […]
Rainy conditions can’t stop governor’s annual Lake Erie Fish Ohio Day – Great Lakes Commission
Around 160 participants gathered in Port Clinton, Ohio, for the 44th annual Governor’s Lake Erie Fish Ohio Day, which highlights the Lake Erie fishery. Read the full story by The […]
As November election approaches, pipeline debated in northern Wisconsin top of mind for some voters – Great Lakes Commission
Earlier this month, hundreds attended a public hearing in Wisconsin about Enbridge’s proposed reroute of a section of its Line 5 pipeline. These types of environmental concerns could be a […]
Michipicoten freighter with cracked hull lands in Duluth, after possible final voyage – Great Lakes Commission
The Michipicoten freighter rescued in Lake Superior this month after water poured into 13-foot gash in its hull is currently dry-docked for inspection, with a decision on repairs or scrapping […]
Living with PFAS in Metro Detroit – Great Lakes Commission
Studies show PFAS lurks across Metro Detroit from local rivers to drinking water to everyday consumer products. This guide includes the basics on what you need to know and what […]
Petoskey students and BeBot the robot team up to clean Great Lakes beaches – Great Lakes Commission
High schoolers from Petoskey, Michigan, are cleaning up the Great Lakes one beach at a time using BeBot, a beach-cleaning robot, which can clean 32,000 square feet per hour. Read […]
Opinion | Michiganders need the Great Lakes Tunnel | Bridge Michigan
Line 5 is more than necessary; it is an essential piece of our stateâs infrastructure. It ensures our energy security and economic stability….