Some researchers are proposing artificial reefs as naturally sourced solution to the issue of coastal erosion, which they say will keep sediment moving and cost less. Read the full story […]
The Great Lakes Science Center in Cleveland, Ohio is launching a new weekly series of sensory-friendly Sunday morning programming in April, and a new Sensory Space, all designed to make the […]
According to the U.S. Geological Survey Great Lakes Science Center, prey fish numbers in Lake Michigan look slightly better, though smelt biomass remains low throughout the lake. Read the full […]
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The Singapore-flagged Patagonman docked in Port Milwaukee on Sunday, March 30, after sailing through the Atlantic Ocean and unloading cargo in Ontario. It corresponded with the opening of the St. […]
The Great Lakes region plays a vital role in bird migration, lying at the intersection of two migratory flyways. Severe weather is negatively impacting migration patterns, however, there are steps […]
Last fall, fisheries biologists found a rare shore-spawning brook trout in Lake Superior along the Minnesota shoreline. It may be a sign that the once bountiful species is finally coming […]
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking data on the water quality of the state’s lakes, streams and rivers. Along with DNR data, submitted data will be used […]
The Friends of Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary have announced a new program aimed at sharing the history of the Great Lakes. The First Annual Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast International […]
On June 9, 1909, a mechanical failure at Canada’s Soo Locks led to the sinking of two ships, halting Great Lakes commercial traffic. This disaster exposed infrastructure vulnerabilities, prompting modernization […]
Great Lakes water levels fall below last year’s figures, with Lake Erie remaining near historical norms. This change follows a dry fall and increased winter evaporation. Read the full story […]