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All Great Lakes water levels are now lower than normal

Wed, 2026-03-04 22:07

We are on the cusp of the start of the seasonal water level rise on the Great Lakes. Snowmelt over the past few weeks has started the water level rise […]

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Are the Great Lakes frozen? How much ice covers the lakes

Wed, 2026-03-04 21:59

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Lake Superior has its highest percentage of ice cover this season, researchers say, as ice on the Great Lakes remains above 50% for the season. Read the full story by […]

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Gone in a day: winter storm closes Apostle Islands ice caves after thousands visit for first time since 2015

Fri, 2026-02-27 23:01

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For one day last week, Lake Superior gave thousands of people a rare gift — then took it back. The Apostle Islands ice caves, accessible for the first time since […]

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Environmental groups file challenge to DNR Line 5 decision

Wed, 2026-02-25 17:28

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A coalition of Wisconsin environmental advocacy groups filed a lawsuit Monday challenging an administrative law judge’s decision to uphold the Department of Natural Resource’s permit approval to reroute the Enbridge […]

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Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa files petition for judicial review of Line 5 permit

Mon, 2026-02-23 18:05

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The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has filed a petition with Wisconsin’s Iron County Circuit Court to review a decision allowing Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute project to move […]

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What does ice on Lake Superior tell us about climate change?

Fri, 2026-02-20 12:30

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Ice on the Great Lakes, and Lake Superior specifically, is a great way to measure climate for the region. The last time Lake Superior completely froze over was 30 years […]

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Ice caves’ brief return shows beauty and risk on Lake Superior

Fri, 2026-02-20 12:16

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Rare ice formations, last seen a decade ago, draw huge crowds within hours off the Apostle Islands in Wisconsin. But volatile weather conditions force a swift shutdown as officials play […]

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Research centers in the Great Lakes region change the scope of global freshwater ecology

Mon, 2026-02-16 09:30

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A new study examines the uniqueness of work that research centers conduct in the Great Lakes region, highlighting their importance amid dramatic changes in federal funding.

The post Research centers in the Great Lakes region change the scope of global freshwater ecology first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.

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LSSU’s Great Lakes research boosted by $3 million gift

Fri, 2026-02-13 13:46

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Lake Superior State University is expanding its Great Lakes research capacity through a $3 million donation to support the university’s Center for Freshwater Research and Education in Sault Ste. Marie, […]

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City of Duluth starting private stormwater management program

Fri, 2026-02-13 13:12

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The City of Duluth’s Engineering division will launch a new Private Stormwater Best Management Practice (BMP) Inspection and Maintenance Program for certain properties starting this spring. These BMPs help control […]

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Counting burbot

Mon, 2026-02-02 11:56

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Researchers are partnering with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to gather information on awareness, values and preferences for recreational burbot fishing within the Lake Superior basin. Read the full […]

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Arctic blast transforms Lake Superior—but experts warn the ice isn’t safe

Fri, 2026-01-30 13:12

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After a week of bitter cold, Lake Superior is showing more ice—but experts say looks can be deceiving, and this ice is far from stable. Read the full story by […]

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