Scientists race to protect Lake Superior from invasive mussels

Scientists race to protect Lake Superior from invasive mussels
Great Lakes Commission
There is growing fear that Lake Superior’s window of avoiding a full takeover by invasive mussels may be closing. Efforts are underway to remove mussels where possible, and better understand how vulnerable the […]
There is growing fear that Lake Superior’s window of avoiding a full takeover by invasive mussels may be closing. Efforts are underway to remove mussels where possible, and better understand how vulnerable the […]
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Scientists race to protect Lake Superior from invasive mussels

Steelhead trout collected to keep fish population bountiful in Lake Erie tributaries

Steelhead trout collected to keep fish population bountiful in Lake Erie tributaries
Great Lakes Commission
Employees with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission collected steelhead trout in the cold waters of Trout Run on Wednesday morning. One fish culturist said the trout species doesn’t reproduce […]
Employees with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission collected steelhead trout in the cold waters of Trout Run on Wednesday morning. One fish culturist said the trout species doesn’t reproduce […]
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Coast Guard ice cutter escorts freighter through Lake Erie

Coast Guard ice cutter escorts freighter through Lake Erie
Great Lakes Commission
The U.S. Coast Guard Great Lakes escorted the freighter American Spirit through Lake Erie Wednesday after it requested assistance. The Coast Guard said it dispatched the Neah Bay, an ice cutter, […]
The U.S. Coast Guard Great Lakes escorted the freighter American Spirit through Lake Erie Wednesday after it requested assistance. The Coast Guard said it dispatched the Neah Bay, an ice cutter, […]
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Coast Guard ice cutter escorts freighter through Lake Erie

How much ice is on the Great Lakes? Cold weather boosts coverage

How much ice is on the Great Lakes? Cold weather boosts coverage
Great Lakes Commission
As of this Tuesday, 25.08% of the Great Lakes were ice-covered, with Lake Erie recording the most ice at 76.57%., according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Great Lakes […]
As of this Tuesday, 25.08% of the Great Lakes were ice-covered, with Lake Erie recording the most ice at 76.57%., according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Great Lakes […]
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How much ice is on the Great Lakes? Cold weather boosts coverage

Great Lakes report card outlines wins, losses. But what’s missing?

Great Lakes report card outlines wins, losses. But what’s missing?
Great Lakes Commission
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 […]
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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Great Lakes report card outlines wins, losses. But what’s missing?

Carlton Street canal bridge closing for 1 month

Carlton Street canal bridge closing for 1 month
Great Lakes Commission
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.
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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Carlton Street canal bridge closing for 1 month

After Trump promised speed, Great Lakes carp barrier faces delay

After Trump promised speed, Great Lakes carp barrier faces delay
Great Lakes Commission
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 […]
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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After Trump promised speed, Great Lakes carp barrier faces delay

Lake Erie nearly frozen over. How much of the lake is left unfrozen?

Lake Erie nearly frozen over. How much of the lake is left unfrozen?
Great Lakes Commission
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 […]
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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Lake Erie nearly frozen over. How much of the lake is left unfrozen?

When Lake Michigan freezes, even its lighthouses grow beards

When Lake Michigan freezes, even its lighthouses grow beards
Great Lakes Commission
The outer north pier lighthouse in St. Joseph, Michigan looked like a grumpy old wizard this past weekend as the polar vortex coated it with ice. Read the full story […]
The outer north pier lighthouse in St. Joseph, Michigan looked like a grumpy old wizard this past weekend as the polar vortex coated it with ice. Read the full story […]
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When Lake Michigan freezes, even its lighthouses grow beards

Lake Huron coastline monitoring program celebrating 20 years

Lake Huron coastline monitoring program celebrating 20 years
Kincardine News
Coast Watchers serve as the “eyes and ears” of Lake Huron’s coastline.
Coast Watchers serve as the “eyes and ears” of Lake Huron’s coastline.
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Lake Huron coastline monitoring program celebrating 20 years
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