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In late January, Lake Erie has the most ice coverage out of all the Great Lakes and is continuing to experience rapid ice growth. Read the full story by the […]
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The Executive Director and Chief Research Scientist of the River Institute is featured in a in a special edition of Canadian Geographic magazine celebrating individuals working to understand and protect […]
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation confirmed Friday that a red substance spotted Thursday in the Genesee River in Rochester was diesel fuel. Read the full story by […]
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Those whose livelihoods depend on ice and the fish and microorganisms in the Great Lakes are experiencing havoc wrought by fluctuations fueled by climate change. Read the full story by […]
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Lawmakers from Michigan and Illinois are seeking answers from federal administrators this month about an “administrative review” pause in the Brandon Road Interbasin Project, a $1.5 billion project that aims […]
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A bridge on the southwest side of Lake Ontario in St. Catharines, Ontario, will be closed for a month for maintenance. Read the full story by the Welland Tribune.
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The U.S. and Canada this week released the 2025 State of the Great Lakes report, outlining successes and ongoing threats to the Great Lakes. The report scores each lake based […]
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The U.S. Congress has approved a funding bill to protect the Great Lakes, fund construction on the Soo Locks, help prevent flooding, and mitigate PFAS contamination. Read the full story […]
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Ohio ranks fifth in the nation when it comes to the number of data centers being constructed to power the rise of artificial intelligence and other computer services. But with […]
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Construction is still underway at the environmental DNA (eDNA) lab expansion that is taking shape at the River Institute’s main site on the St. Lawrence College Cornwall, Ontario, campus. The concept […]
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This past fall, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources stocked almost 650,000 fish at seven locations across Michigan that will provide angling opportunities in seasons to come. Read the full […]