Invasive carp get closer to Lake Michigan as project to halt their spread is ordered to stop

Invasive carp get closer to Lake Michigan as project to halt their spread is ordered to stop
Great Lakes Echo
By Anna Barnes Invasive carp are spawning closer to Lake Michigan, but the federal government halted a construction project aimed to stop the fish from spreading without explanation.
By Anna Barnes Invasive carp are spawning closer to Lake Michigan, but the federal government halted a construction project aimed to stop the fish from spreading without explanation.
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Invasive carp get closer to Lake Michigan as project to halt their spread is or…

Thousands expected at annual Port Huron Float Down

Thousands expected at annual Port Huron Float Down
Great Lakes Commission
This weekend, residents and visitors are taking to the water in boats, kayaks, floaties, makeshift picnic tables and anything else that can stay above water and carry them down the […]
This weekend, residents and visitors are taking to the water in boats, kayaks, floaties, makeshift picnic tables and anything else that can stay above water and carry them down the […]
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Thousands expected at annual Port Huron Float Down

Going to the beach? Check the water quality

Going to the beach? Check the water quality
Great Lakes Echo
By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov Nearly half of Great Lakes beachgoers rarely or never check water quality before swimming, according to a new study by researchers at Toronto Metropolitan University.
By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov Nearly half of Great Lakes beachgoers rarely or never check water quality before swimming, according to a new study by researchers at Toronto Metropolitan University.
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Going to the beach? Check the water quality

EDITORIAL: Boaters, anglers, step up to stop invasives in lakes, rivers

EDITORIAL: Boaters, anglers, step up to stop invasives in lakes, rivers
Great Lakes Commission
As part of the annual Great Lakes Landing Blitz education campaign at boat launches across the region, boaters and anglers are being urged to help stop the spread of aquatic […]
As part of the annual Great Lakes Landing Blitz education campaign at boat launches across the region, boaters and anglers are being urged to help stop the spread of aquatic […]
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EDITORIAL: Boaters, anglers, step up to stop invasives in lakes, rivers

Great Lakes states and provinces to host eighth annual Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz

Great Lakes states and provinces to host eighth annual Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz
Great Lakes Commission
Ann Arbor, Michigan — Organizations across the region will come together to educate the public about aquatic invasive species (AIS) during the eighth annual Great Lakes
Ann Arbor, Michigan — Organizations across the region will come together to educate the public about aquatic invasive species (AIS) during the eighth annual Great Lakes
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Great Lakes states and provinces to host eighth annual Aquatic Invasive Species…

New book dives into history of ‘phenomenal’ Great Lakes ship architect 

New book dives into history of ‘phenomenal’ Great Lakes ship architect 
Great Lakes Echo
By Lily Cole A new book explores the life of a prolific Midwestern naval architect whose vessels once carried passengers who are still alive today.
By Lily Cole A new book explores the life of a prolific Midwestern naval architect whose vessels once carried passengers who are still alive today.
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New book dives into history of ‘phenomenal’ Great Lakes ship architect 

Sailboats lifted into Lake Michigan mark start of Milwaukee sailing season

Sailboats lifted into Lake Michigan mark start of Milwaukee sailing season
Great Lakes Commission
It’s the unofficial start to summer at the McKinley Marina, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and the staff lifted dozens of boats into Lake Michigan for Big Boat Day. Read the full […]
It’s the unofficial start to summer at the McKinley Marina, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and the staff lifted dozens of boats into Lake Michigan for Big Boat Day. Read the full […]
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Sailboats lifted into Lake Michigan mark start of Milwaukee sailing season

Uncle Sam Boat Tours celebrates 100 years on St. Lawrence River

Uncle Sam Boat Tours celebrates 100 years on St. Lawrence River
Great Lakes Commission
Uncle Sam Boat Tours is almost ready to return to the St. Lawrence River with thousands of tourists to celebrate 100 years in business. While some boats are undergoing work, […]
Uncle Sam Boat Tours is almost ready to return to the St. Lawrence River with thousands of tourists to celebrate 100 years in business. While some boats are undergoing work, […]
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Uncle Sam Boat Tours celebrates 100 years on St. Lawrence River

RURAL CURRENTS: A small length of canal vitalized the young country’s export capacity

RURAL CURRENTS: A small length of canal vitalized the young country’s export capacity
The Lucknow Sentinel
The old port did a huge international business in its day, signified with the vast, now empty grain terminals
The old port did a huge international business in its day, signified with the vast, now empty grain terminals
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RURAL CURRENTS: A small length of canal vitalized the young country’s export ca…

UP groups support National Invasive Species Awareness Week

UP groups support National Invasive Species Awareness Week
Great Lakes Commission
Local groups in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are promoting National Invasive Species Awareness Week by educating the public and organizing efforts to protect ecosystems, such as cleaning boats to prevent the […]
Local groups in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are promoting National Invasive Species Awareness Week by educating the public and organizing efforts to protect ecosystems, such as cleaning boats to prevent the […]
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UP groups support National Invasive Species Awareness Week

“DoorDash but for ships”: Detroit’s mail service for ships is the same since 1874

“DoorDash but for ships”: Detroit’s mail service for ships is the same since 1874
Great Lakes Commission
Freighters cruise up and down the Detroit River, returning from or headed to the Great Lakes. But what happens when those freighters need something from the mainland? It turns out […]
Freighters cruise up and down the Detroit River, returning from or headed to the Great Lakes. But what happens when those freighters need something from the mainland? It turns out […]
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“DoorDash but for ships”: Detroit’s mail service for ships is the same since 18…

Coast Guard battles winter ice on Great Lakes

Coast Guard battles winter ice on Great Lakes
Great Lakes Commission
U.S. Coast Guard ships worked in icy waters on the Great Lakes on January 21 clearing a path to help large cargo boats that were stuck in ice continue their […]
U.S. Coast Guard ships worked in icy waters on the Great Lakes on January 21 clearing a path to help large cargo boats that were stuck in ice continue their […]
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Coast Guard battles winter ice on Great Lakes
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