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Cold, deep waters have preserved thousands of Great Lakes shipwrecks, captured in eerie photos of the intact wrecks still hidden beneath the surface. Read the full story by the Detroit […]
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By Justin Fox Clausen
A new bill in Michigan would prohibit home insurance companies from denying, canceling or raising premiums for homeowners and tenants based on the breeds of their dogs.
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On Great Lakes Day, the Great Lakes Commission convened in Washington, D.C., to discuss future policies impacting the lakes with leaders and lawmakers. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, […]
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The proposed Great Lakes Way trail system in southeast Michigan still lacks a permanent organization to coordinate and steward the project, raising concerns about long-term management and promotion. Supporters say […]
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Lake Superior has its highest percentage of ice cover this season, researchers say, as ice on the Great Lakes remains above 50% for the season. Read the full story by […]
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Governor of Michigan, Gretchen Whitmer, said the Gordie Howe International Bridge “will open,” just weeks after President Donald Trump said he would prevent it. Read the full story by MLive.
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The AquaHacking Challenge is a free program challenging students, researchers, and professionals to safeguard the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence. The launch of the challenge celebrates the program’s 10th […]
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The Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary has launched a recruitment campaign for volunteer search and rescue crew members. The unit provides marine search and rescue support across Lakes Erie and St. […]
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Michigan’s recent warm spell brought 60-degree days to much of the state and melted a significant amount of ice on the Great Lakes. Great Lakes researchers reported just over 35% […]
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Freighters cruise up and down the Detroit River, returning from or headed to the Great Lakes. But what happens when those freighters need something from the mainland? It turns out […]
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After a population crash around 2015, Chinook salmon numbers have rebounded, but recent data suggests another shift may be occurring. Read the full story by the Detroit Free Press.