A fond farewell to a Seaway/Great Lakes heavyweight

A fond farewell to a Seaway/Great Lakes heavyweight
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The Atlantic Huron, an iron lady of the St. Lawrence Seaway and a familiar site along the waterway, has completed her final voyage to close out more than 40 years […]
The Atlantic Huron, an iron lady of the St. Lawrence Seaway and a familiar site along the waterway, has completed her final voyage to close out more than 40 years […]
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A fond farewell to a Seaway/Great Lakes heavyweight

Columbus will become second-largest data center hub in the Great Lakes region, report says

Columbus will become second-largest data center hub in the Great Lakes region, report says
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About 20% of all the data centers in the U.S. are located in eight states around the Great Lakes. Ohio is slated to get another 77 by 2030, which will […]
About 20% of all the data centers in the U.S. are located in eight states around the Great Lakes. Ohio is slated to get another 77 by 2030, which will […]
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Invasive species expert teaches volunteers to overcome ‘plant blindness’

Invasive species expert teaches volunteers to overcome ‘plant blindness’
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By Anna Ironside

Caroline Miller is a botanical technologist at Michigan State University’s W.J. Beal Botanical Garden, as well as a master’s student. Her work has made her a driving force behind restoration projects on campus and beyond. From invasive species removal days to a growing movement to replace traditional turf lawns with native landscapes, Miller doesn’t quit.

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By Anna Ironside

Caroline Miller is a botanical technologist at Michigan State University’s W.J. Beal Botanical Garden, as well as a master’s student. Her work has made her a driving force behind restoration projects on campus and beyond. From invasive species removal days to a growing movement to replace traditional turf lawns with native landscapes, Miller doesn’t quit.

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Invasive species expert teaches volunteers to overcome ‘plant blindness’

Scientists race to protect Lake Superior from invasive mussels

Scientists race to protect Lake Superior from invasive mussels
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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

Coast Guard ice cutter escorts freighter through Lake Erie

Coast Guard ice cutter escorts freighter through Lake Erie
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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
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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

Congress approves funding bill for Michigan infrastructure and Great Lakes protection

Congress approves funding bill for Michigan infrastructure and Great Lakes protection
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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 […]
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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Great Lakes report card outlines wins, losses. But what’s missing?

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

After Trump promised speed, Great Lakes carp barrier faces delay

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

Great Lakes ice resurges this winter, but unpredictable shifts threaten businesses and ecosystem

Great Lakes ice resurges this winter, but unpredictable shifts threaten businesses and ecosystem
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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 […]
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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Great Lakes ice resurges this winter, but unpredictable shifts threaten busines…
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