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U.S.-flag shipping on the Great Lakes lost a total of 82 ship days, or about a third of the season, due to inadequate icebreaking. At one point 19 vessels were […]
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By Lily Cole
A new book explores the life of a prolific Midwestern naval architect whose vessels once carried passengers who are still alive today.
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By Riley Wilson
Rising levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination are prompting scientists to question whether the Great Lakes can safely sustain surrounding communities. A recent study shows signs of declining PFAS pollution in these waters using archived fish.
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As political and business leaders push for more cargo movement across the Great Lakes, one expert says shifting freight from highways to waterways could ease truck congestion and lower emissions, […]
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The Great Lakes are home to thousands of islands, some that even include lakes with islands of their own, but 10 locations stand out for their sheer size. The largest […]
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The Twin Ports Ministry to Seafarers held its annual Blessing of the Port ceremony this evening at the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center in Duluth, Minnesota. The event marked the […]
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A large snapping turtle was rescued after being stranded and injured in rough Lake Michigan surf near Grand Haven, Michigan. After recovering, he was successfully released back into his native […]
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The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project often visits communities and schools to educate them on drowning prevention. The organization will be working with first responders in northern Michigan. Read the […]
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Pink salmon were accidentally introduced to the Great Lakes in the 1950s and have since spread to all five lakes. Researchers are studying their adaptability to predict how they might […]
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Water levels on lakes Michigan, Huron, Superior and St. Clair are forecast to remain above last year’s levels through the boating season after a spring marked by heavy snowmelt and […]