After an exceptionally warm and dry fall, the Saint Lawrence River — a vital economic corridor in Canada — has reached abnormally low levels in Québec. Read the full story […]
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Last week, Illinois announced it had acquired land needed to move forward with a $1.15 billion barricade aimed at keeping the invasive silver carp from entering the channel that connects […]
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In Northville, Michigan, part of the Rouge River — sealed inside a 1,200-foot concrete tunnel in 1962 to create land for fairgrounds and, later, a racetrack — has finally been […]
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The F.T. Barney, a two-masted schooner, collided with another ship on Oct. 23, 1868, and quickly sank to the bottom of Lake Huron. According to the NOAA Thunder Bay National […]
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Village of Fredonia, New York, officials are urging residents to conserve water in any way they can due to a lack of rain. According to village officials, the water reservoir […]
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In a proclamation, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer dedicated Oct. 19-26 as Microplastics Awareness Week. The week includes events in which the public can learn about microplastics, participate in cleanups and […]
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For the first time in its history, the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin released lake sturgeon into Clam Lake as part of efforts to restore the ancient fish. The […]
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From invasive species and pollution to the escalating impacts of climate change, Lake Michigan and the other Great Lakes are grappling with a host of environmental challenges. But in Chicago, […]
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Community members, environmental professionals, and researchers will gather later this month for the 18th Annual Freshwater Summit, an event focused on the latest research and regional efforts to protect the […]
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A fresh wave of midges — tiny, non-biting insects — has swarmed parts of Northeast Ohio this week, creating a rare sight for mid-October. Ohio Department of Natural Resources officials […]
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Ohio state lawmakers are proposing legislation to ban oil and gas drilling under Lake Erie. While federal law currently prohibits drilling under the Great Lakes, the bill’s sponsors say the […]
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A brand-new luxury cruise ship, the American Patriot, will begin making regular stops in Rochester, NY next year, providing a boost to local tourism and the city’s image. Read the […]