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Book helps residents, visitors, use Chicago’s public transit to access recreational sites


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Book helps residents, visitors, use Chicago’s public transit to access recreational sites

Fri, 2026-01-30 14:36

Great Lakes Echo

By Joshua Kim

“Chicago Transit Hikes," a new book by Lindsay Welbers, aims to help Chicago residents and visitors reach outdoor recreation sites car-free.

The post Book helps residents, visitors, use Chicago’s public transit to access recreational sites first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.

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Governor Whitmer releases 10-year Michigan Maritime Strategy


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Governor Whitmer releases 10-year Michigan Maritime Strategy

Wed, 2026-01-28 11:47

Great Lakes Commission

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the Michigan Maritime Strategy, a 10-year plan with the goal to boost the state’s maritime industry, create jobs, and protect the Great Lakes. Read the full […]

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Lake Erie is frozen over. Is it safe to walk on?


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Lake Erie is frozen over. Is it safe to walk on?

Wed, 2026-01-28 11:31

Great Lakes Commission

Lake Erie is now nearly completely frozen over with rapidly growing ice cover due to persistent Arctic cold, making it the most ice-covered of the Great Lakes this winter. Officials […]

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Solar projects bring larger economic gains to smaller communities, study shows


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Solar projects bring larger economic gains to smaller communities, study shows

Tue, 2026-01-27 15:50

Great Lakes Echo

By Isabella Figueroa Nogueira

A recent study examines how solar projects could be planned in ways that benefit rural communities without significantly increasing electricity costs.

The post Solar projects bring larger economic gains to smaller communities, study shows first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.

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Coast Guard battles winter ice on Great Lakes


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Coast Guard battles winter ice on Great Lakes

Mon, 2026-01-26 13:23

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 […]

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Lake Erie nearly frozen over. How much of the lake is left unfrozen?


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Lake Erie nearly frozen over. How much of the lake is left unfrozen?

Mon, 2026-01-26 13:13

Great Lakes Commission

In late January, Lake Erie has the most ice coverage out of all the Great Lakes and is continuing to experience rapid ice growth. Read the full story by the […]

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River Institute scientist profiled in special edition of Canadian Geographic


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River Institute scientist profiled in special edition of Canadian Geographic

Mon, 2026-01-26 13:06

Great Lakes Commission

The Executive Director and Chief Research Scientist of the River Institute is featured in a in a special edition of Canadian Geographic magazine celebrating individuals working to understand and protect […]

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Great Lakes ice resurges this winter, but unpredictable shifts threaten businesses and ecosystem


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Great Lakes ice resurges this winter, but unpredictable shifts threaten businesses and ecosystem

Mon, 2026-01-26 13:01

Great Lakes Commission

Those whose livelihoods depend on ice and the fish and microorganisms in the Great Lakes are experiencing havoc wrought by fluctuations fueled by climate change. Read the full story by […]

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After Trump promised speed, Great Lakes carp barrier faces delay


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After Trump promised speed, Great Lakes carp barrier faces delay

Mon, 2026-01-26 12:56

Great Lakes Commission

Lawmakers from Michigan and Illinois are seeking answers from federal administrators this month about an “administrative review” pause in the Brandon Road Interbasin Project, a $1.5 billion project that aims […]

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Great Lakes report card outlines wins, losses. But what’s missing?


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Great Lakes report card outlines wins, losses. But what’s missing?

Fri, 2026-01-23 13:26

Great Lakes Commission

The U.S. and Canada this week released the 2025 State of the Great Lakes report, outlining successes and ongoing threats to the Great Lakes. The report scores each lake based […]

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Congress approves funding bill for Michigan infrastructure and Great Lakes protection


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Congress approves funding bill for Michigan infrastructure and Great Lakes protection

Fri, 2026-01-23 13:18

Great Lakes Commission

The U.S. Congress has approved a funding bill to protect the Great Lakes, fund construction on the Soo Locks, help prevent flooding, and mitigate PFAS contamination. Read the full story […]

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How much ice is on the Great Lakes? Cold weather boosts coverage


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How much ice is on the Great Lakes? Cold weather boosts coverage

Fri, 2026-01-23 13:08

Great Lakes Commission

As of this Tuesday, 25.08% of the Great Lakes were ice-covered, with Lake Erie recording the most ice at 76.57%., according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Great Lakes […]

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