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More than any other historical event, the opening of the Erie Canal, on Oct. 26, 1825, set Chicago on the path to becoming the city it is today. Read the […]
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For the first time, the Global Oceans Conference set up shop on the shores of the Great Lakes in Chicago. The Freshwater Research Center showed off its budding status as […]
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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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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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A recent report warns the region is not prepared for the unprecedented, growing demand from data centers and other big water users like agriculture. Read the full story by the […]
An engineering design study will determine what can be done with the Waukegan River system in Illinois to enhance the area as it flows into Lake Michigan. Read the full […]
On September 21, for the first time in nearly 100 years, the Chicago River will host a sanctioned open water swim. Read the full story by WTTW – Chicago, IL.
The south end of Lake Michigan is currently about one-half foot higher than the rest of the lake, due to a seiche that occurred early Thursday morning. Read the full story […]
The annual Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac Island kicked off with strong winds this weekend, but winds turned so light that as of 9 p.m. Sunday, only two of […]
Want a free ride across the Wisconsin River? Check. A fast Lake Michigan crossing to avoid Chicago traffic, and get some work done while you’re doing it? Check. Or would […]
An invasive fish that’s getting dangerously close to the waters of Lake Michigan, is slowly finding a new fate in the form of a dog treat. And pets are taking […]