DNR studying Muskegon River as alternative spawning area for lake whitefish

DNR studying Muskegon River as alternative spawning area for lake whitefish
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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is studying whether the Muskegon River could provide an alternative spawning habitat for declining lake whitefish populations in Lakes Michigan and Huron, and the […]
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is studying whether the Muskegon River could provide an alternative spawning habitat for declining lake whitefish populations in Lakes Michigan and Huron, and the […]
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DNR studying Muskegon River as alternative spawning area for lake whitefish

More ships, more cargo: Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway tonnage up 3.5 per cent through end of September

More ships, more cargo: Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway tonnage up 3.5 per cent through end of September
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Cargo traffic on the St. Lawrence Seaway increased 3.5% through September 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, reaching nearly 24.9 million metric tons as vessel transits also rose […]
Cargo traffic on the St. Lawrence Seaway increased 3.5% through September 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, reaching nearly 24.9 million metric tons as vessel transits also rose […]
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More ships, more cargo: Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway tonnage up 3.5 per cent…

Officials work to improve Boardman River health – but face constraints

Officials work to improve Boardman River health – but face constraints
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Traverse City, Michigan, is working on multiple fronts to improve the Lower Boardman River, including habitat and shoreline improvements, retaining wall repairs, and public placemaking projects. However, the river’s proximity […]
Traverse City, Michigan, is working on multiple fronts to improve the Lower Boardman River, including habitat and shoreline improvements, retaining wall repairs, and public placemaking projects. However, the river’s proximity […]
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Officials work to improve Boardman River health – but face constraints

Lakeshore Keepers begins restoration at Big Sable Point Lighthouse

Lakeshore Keepers begins restoration at Big Sable Point Lighthouse
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Lakeshore Keepers is starting restoration work at Big Sable Point Lighthouse on Michigan’s shore of Lake Michigan this fall as preparations begin for a major restoration project planned for 2027. […]
Lakeshore Keepers is starting restoration work at Big Sable Point Lighthouse on Michigan’s shore of Lake Michigan this fall as preparations begin for a major restoration project planned for 2027. […]
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Lakeshore Keepers begins restoration at Big Sable Point Lighthouse

SONS of Lake Erie work with state nature groups on Presque Isle fish habitat

SONS of Lake Erie work with state nature groups on Presque Isle fish habitat
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The SONS of Lake Erie are working with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission and Department of Natural Resources for the annual fish habitat placement, assembling 60 wooden habitat structures […]
The SONS of Lake Erie are working with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission and Department of Natural Resources for the annual fish habitat placement, assembling 60 wooden habitat structures […]
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SONS of Lake Erie work with state nature groups on Presque Isle fish habitat

Buffalo Water Board sues 17 companies over alleged PFAS contamination in Lake Erie

Buffalo Water Board sues 17 companies over alleged PFAS contamination in Lake Erie
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The Buffalo Water Board is suing 17 companies it accuses of contributing to PFAS contamination in Lake Erie, alleging chemicals used in firefighting foam have polluted the water supply serving […]
The Buffalo Water Board is suing 17 companies it accuses of contributing to PFAS contamination in Lake Erie, alleging chemicals used in firefighting foam have polluted the water supply serving […]
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Buffalo Water Board sues 17 companies over alleged PFAS contamination in Lake E…

Lake Michigan waves could top 25 feet as gales hit the Great Lakes

Lake Michigan waves could top 25 feet as gales hit the Great Lakes
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Gale-force winds are expected to sweep across the Great Lakes, whipping up occasional offshore waves nearing 30 feet in southern Lake Michigan. Read the full story by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Gale-force winds are expected to sweep across the Great Lakes, whipping up occasional offshore waves nearing 30 feet in southern Lake Michigan. Read the full story by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
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Lake Michigan waves could top 25 feet as gales hit the Great Lakes

Experts are gathering in Goderich, Ont., to discuss Great Lakes shipping

Experts are gathering in Goderich, Ont., to discuss Great Lakes shipping
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Industry leaders are attending the Huron Marine & Economic Forum in Goderich, Ontario, to discuss global trade on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway. Read the full story by […]
Industry leaders are attending the Huron Marine & Economic Forum in Goderich, Ontario, to discuss global trade on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway. Read the full story by […]
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Experts are gathering in Goderich, Ont., to discuss Great Lakes shipping

Great Lakes Commission calls for stepped-up action on algal blooms, water workforce shortage

Great Lakes Commission calls for stepped-up action on algal blooms, water workforce shortage
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The Great Lakes Commission is calling for stronger efforts to combat harmful algal blooms and address a looming water workforce shortage following its 2026 Annual Meeting, held last week in […]
The Great Lakes Commission is calling for stronger efforts to combat harmful algal blooms and address a looming water workforce shortage following its 2026 Annual Meeting, held last week in […]
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Thunder Bay, Superior’s North Shore is an ‘exotic’ destination for the cruise ship crowd

Thunder Bay, Superior’s North Shore is an ‘exotic’ destination for the cruise ship crowd
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Great Lakes cruises have taken off in the last several years catering to passengers who value tucked-away adventures without sacrificing luxury. With 10 cruise ships in 2026, Tourism Thunder Bay […]
Great Lakes cruises have taken off in the last several years catering to passengers who value tucked-away adventures without sacrificing luxury. With 10 cruise ships in 2026, Tourism Thunder Bay […]
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Thunder Bay, Superior’s North Shore is an ‘exotic’ destination for the cruise s…

Billions more dollars are pouring into the Great Lakes region’s nuclear plants

Billions more dollars are pouring into the Great Lakes region’s nuclear plants
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Billions of dollars in federal loans are being put towards upgrades to generators, turbines, and other systems at nuclear reactors in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. Read the full story by […]
Billions of dollars in federal loans are being put towards upgrades to generators, turbines, and other systems at nuclear reactors in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. Read the full story by […]
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Billions more dollars are pouring into the Great Lakes region’s nuclear plants

Grosse Pointe communities study natural shoreline solutions along Lake St. Clair

Grosse Pointe communities study natural shoreline solutions along Lake St. Clair
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In southeastern Michigan, Grosse Pointe Farms and Grosse Pointe Shores are partnering on an $870,000 study to determine whether natural shoreline features could help reduce erosion and improve habitat along […]
In southeastern Michigan, Grosse Pointe Farms and Grosse Pointe Shores are partnering on an $870,000 study to determine whether natural shoreline features could help reduce erosion and improve habitat along […]
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Grosse Pointe communities study natural shoreline solutions along Lake St. Clair
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