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GLC and National Sea Grant Law Center launch new database to help prevent online sales of invasive species


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GLC and National Sea Grant Law Center launch new database to help prevent online sales of invasive species

Mon, 2026-08-24 12:11

Great Lakes Commission

Ann Arbor, Mich. – The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) has launched a new online resource that allows users to quickly check state and federal regulations before buying or

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Wild rice seeding planned for 2 small U.P. lakes in the Ottawa National Forest


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Wild rice seeding planned for 2 small U.P. lakes in the Ottawa National Forest

Fri, 2026-08-21 15:07

Great Lakes Commission

Federal foresters are teaming with tribal experts on a plan to seed wild rice in remote lakes deep within the Ottawa National Forest in Michigan’s western Upper Peninsula. Wild rice […]

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One-time funding won’t fix financial strain for DNR’s Fisheries Division


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One-time funding won’t fix financial strain for DNR’s Fisheries Division

Mon, 2026-08-17 22:33

Great Lakes Commission

Officials from the Fisheries Division of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources say further cutbacks on staffing and fish stocking are likely as the costs of operations rise. The division […]

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Crews remove smaller silver carp from Illinois River


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Crews remove smaller silver carp from Illinois River

Mon, 2026-08-17 21:10

Great Lakes Commission

Invasive carp sampling crews have removed several hundred small silver carp from the Marseilles Pool of the Illinois River, about 80 miles from Lake Michigan. The 4-to-6-inch fish were discovered […]

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Lake Erie, other Great Lakes rank among top fishing destinations


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Lake Erie, other Great Lakes rank among top fishing destinations

Mon, 2026-08-17 18:48

Great Lakes Commission

Lake Erie came in second, behind Lake Michigan, among top fishing destinations. All five Great Lakes and Lake St. Clair make the top ten list. Read the full story by […]

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Port of Montreal expansion underway as ‘nation-building’ effort ramps up


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Port of Montreal expansion underway as ‘nation-building’ effort ramps up

Mon, 2026-08-17 18:40

Great Lakes Commission

The Port of Montreal expansion project in Québec has officially set sail along the banks of the St. Lawrence River, with construction now underway for a new wharf. Read the full story […]

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City council say efforts to control water chestnut are working, but public should remain vigilant in removing the invasive plant


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City council say efforts to control water chestnut are working, but public should remain vigilant in removing the invasive plant

Mon, 2026-08-17 18:35

Great Lakes Commission

A local effort to control the spread of invasive water chestnut along the St. Lawrence River is showing progress, but officials say the plant remains a concern and residents of […]

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Cross-lake truck ferry to connect Port of Cleveland and Ontario in 2028: Mission possible


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Cross-lake truck ferry to connect Port of Cleveland and Ontario in 2028: Mission possible

Mon, 2026-08-17 16:07

Great Lakes Commission

A new cross-lake truck ferry service in Lake Erie, launching in 2028, will cut travel time, reduce pollution, and boost U.S.-Canada trade. A new cross-lake truck ferry service will connect […]

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Unique Detroit River boat tours give officials chance to see restoration projects up close


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Unique Detroit River boat tours give officials chance to see restoration projects up close

Mon, 2026-08-17 14:41

Great Lakes Commission

Earlier this month dozens gathered at the Detroit Wayne County Port Authority and boarded a 45-foot boat to learn more about the Detroit River and how it’s being restored after […]

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Rebuilt after heavy snow damage, Marquette’s 130-year-old sandstone beehive honors the city’s iron past


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Rebuilt after heavy snow damage, Marquette’s 130-year-old sandstone beehive honors the city’s iron past

Fri, 2026-08-14 23:33

Great Lakes Commission

After a 130-year-old historic charcoal kiln collapsed under heavy snow in Marquette, Michigan, a new brick beehive was built to greet travelers on Iron Ore Heritage Trail that runs along […]

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers gives green light to Line 5 tunnel


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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers gives green light to Line 5 tunnel

Fri, 2026-08-14 22:31

Great Lakes Commission

Last Wednesday, Canadian energy company Enbridge secured another permit needed for its controversial Line 5 tunnel project. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a permit authorizing the company to […]

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New wave monitoring buoys aim to boost safety on Green Bay


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New wave monitoring buoys aim to boost safety on Green Bay

Fri, 2026-08-14 21:55

Great Lakes Commission

Anyone with experience on the water is likely aware of how quickly weather can shift. To help boaters and emergency responders track changing conditions on Lake Michigan’s lower Green Bay […]

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