Climate change is making it easier for Great Lakes water birds to get sick, according to a recent University of Illinois study. The study identified avian diseases in the Great […]

Climate change is making it easier for Great Lakes water birds to get sick, according to a recent University of Illinois study. The study identified avian diseases in the Great […]

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Great Lakes Commission, Birds, climate, Climate change, Great Lakes, Great Lakes Echo, Identified, Illinois, Influenza, lakes, Research, study, university, Water
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Since taking office in January, President Donald Trump and his administration has repeatedly stoked tensions with Canada, once considered the United States’ closest ally. Along with trade and tariffs, this […]

Since taking office in January, President Donald Trump and his administration has repeatedly stoked tensions with Canada, once considered the United States’ closest ally. Along with trade and tariffs, this […]

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Great Lakes Commission, Canada, Donald Trump, Great Lakes, lakes, office, president, Region, Tariffs, trade, trump, United States, US, Water, water resources
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There is no escape from microplastics in today’s world, and increasingly there is no escape from reports of the harm they may be causing to our environment and, possibly, to […]

There is no escape from microplastics in today’s world, and increasingly there is no escape from reports of the harm they may be causing to our environment and, possibly, to […]

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Great Lakes water levels fall below last year’s figures, with Lake Erie remaining near historical norms. This change follows a dry fall and increased winter evaporation. Read the full story […]

Great Lakes water levels fall below last year’s figures, with Lake Erie remaining near historical norms. This change follows a dry fall and increased winter evaporation. Read the full story […]

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On June 9, 1909, a mechanical failure at Canada’s Soo Locks led to the sinking of two ships, halting Great Lakes commercial traffic. This disaster exposed infrastructure vulnerabilities, prompting modernization […]

On June 9, 1909, a mechanical failure at Canada’s Soo Locks led to the sinking of two ships, halting Great Lakes commercial traffic. This disaster exposed infrastructure vulnerabilities, prompting modernization […]

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Great Lakes Commission, Canada, Great Lakes, Infrastructure, June, lakes, LED, traffic
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The Friends of Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary have announced a new program aimed at sharing the history of the Great Lakes. The First Annual Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast International […]

The Friends of Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary have announced a new program aimed at sharing the history of the Great Lakes. The First Annual Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast International […]

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The Great Lakes region plays a vital role in bird migration, lying at the intersection of two migratory flyways. Severe weather is negatively impacting migration patterns, however, there are steps […]

The Great Lakes region plays a vital role in bird migration, lying at the intersection of two migratory flyways. Severe weather is negatively impacting migration patterns, however, there are steps […]

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The Singapore-flagged Patagonman docked in Port Milwaukee on Sunday, March 30, after sailing through the Atlantic Ocean and unloading cargo in Ontario. It corresponded with the opening of the St. […]

The Singapore-flagged Patagonman docked in Port Milwaukee on Sunday, March 30, after sailing through the Atlantic Ocean and unloading cargo in Ontario. It corresponded with the opening of the St. […]

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This position will assist the Executive Director with overseeing and guiding the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs to achieve the agency's strategic goals, mission, and mandate. Apply by April 30, 2025.

This position will assist the Executive Director with overseeing and guiding the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs to achieve the agency's strategic goals, mission, and mandate. Apply by April 30, 2025.

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According to the U.S. Geological Survey Great Lakes Science Center, prey fish numbers in Lake Michigan look slightly better, though smelt biomass remains low throughout the lake. Read the full […]

According to the U.S. Geological Survey Great Lakes Science Center, prey fish numbers in Lake Michigan look slightly better, though smelt biomass remains low throughout the lake. Read the full […]

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