For decades, a key provision of the Clean Water Act has allowed states to weigh in on, and sometimes derail, federal water permits. Now the Trump administration is poised to […]
By Sonja Krohn
The dry conditions and drought that Michigan is experiencing this winter may adversely affect the upcoming crop growing season.
The post ‘None of this is normal’ – Michigan watches winter drought ahead of growing season first appeared on Great Lakes Echo. We are on the cusp of the start of the seasonal water level rise on the Great Lakes. Snowmelt over the past few weeks has started the water level rise […]
New state grants will fund student-led water stewardship projects and provide transportation for K-12 field trips to Michigan’s Great Lakes and inland waterways. Read the full story by Environmental Protection.
Washington, D.C. – A binational coalition of regional agencies, Indigenous Nations, legislators, local communities, and business, maritime and environmental groups today released shared priorities for restoring the Great
This winter’s extreme conditions along New York’s Great Lakes are amplifying the natural action of wind, water, ice, and storms that can cause significant shoreline erosion and economic damage to […]
Ann Arbor, Michigan — The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) today released its 2026 agenda for the Great Lakes. The binational government agency calls for continued strategic investment in the lakes,
Park Township, Michigan, has completed its purchase of a vacated Coast Guard station and plans to renovate the building into a new water rescue operations facility. Read the full story by […]
Although this year is an exception, Lake Erie has seen more low‑ or no‑ice winters over the past 50 years. With less ice, storms are more likely to drive water […]
Minnesota officials are calling on the city of Duluth to pay for a mistake believed to have led to a Tischer Creek fish kill that began in 2024. The city […]
PFAS are posing a threat to the Great Lakes, one of America’s most vital water resources. Here’s what we’re learning about how PFAS are getting into the lakes, the risks […]