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Sheboygan to host American Patriot Lake Michigan cruise ship on four dates in summer 2026

Wed, 2025-11-05 13:03

American Cruise Lines’ American Patriot cruise ship, built in 2025, will stop in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, four times in 2026 on the Lake Michigan & Upper Peninsula cruise line, one of the company’s three Great Lakes cruises. Read the […]

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Grand Rapids zoo fights for Great Lakes’ rarest butterflies

Wed, 2025-11-05 12:58

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Butterfly populations are in decline across the continental U.S., dropping by 22% between 2000 and 2020. To help combat that trend, the John Ball Zoo launched its Great Lakes Rare […]

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US Congressional committees advance legislation continuing Great Lakes fisheries research as Trump administration pushes major cuts

Wed, 2025-11-05 12:46

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U.S. Congressional committees have approved the Great Lakes Fisheries Research Reauthorization Act in both the House and the Senate, clearing them for full votes in both bodies. The legislation would […]

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Loyola study finds muskrats key to restoring Great Lakes wetlands

Wed, 2025-11-05 12:38

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A new study from Loyola University Chicago finds that muskrats – the humble, semi-aquatic rodents long overshadowed by beavers – may play a crucial role in restoring the health of […]

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US Army Corps of Engineers approves Enbridge plan to encase aging Great Lakes oil pipeline

Fri, 2025-10-31 12:26

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has approved energy company Enbridge’s plan to encase a segment of an aging oil pipeline beneath a Great Lakes channel. Read the full story […]

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Great Lakes cruising expected to see huge growth, $300M economic impact in 2026

Fri, 2025-10-31 12:21

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Great Lakes cruising is expected to generate $300 million in economic impact from the region in 2026, according to a forecast by Cruise the Great Lakes, the region’s cruise marketing […]

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Water levels drop across Great Lakes and St. Lawrence system

Fri, 2025-10-31 12:14

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As of late October, most of the Great Lakes are experiencing lower-than-average water levels, with Lake Superior and Lake Michigan-Huron showing some of the most notable declines. Read the full […]

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Great Lakes Commission passes resolutions on AI/computing infrastructure and water use; elects new leadership at meeting in Duluth

Thu, 2025-10-30 16:17

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Duluth, Minnesota – At its Annual Meeting, held this week on the shores of Lake Superior in Duluth, Minnesota, the Great Lakes Commission (GLC) passed

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The Erie Canal is a highway for invasive species. They’re threatening NY’s waterways

Mon, 2025-10-27 12:36

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The opening of the Erie Canal 200 years ago was touted as an incredible achievement of human ingenuity, but the lakes would never be the same again. One particularly harmful […]

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Michigan’s beautiful fall secret: Why colors are lasting longer in our beach towns

Mon, 2025-10-27 12:31

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In a warm fall, the relatively warm waters of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron help us stay warmer overnight. This extra warmth and moisture off the Great Lakes slows down […]

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Jumping into danger: How the Coast Guard responds to crises on the Great Lakes

Mon, 2025-10-27 11:55

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The U.S. Coast Guard contends with staffing and equipment issues as it provides the types of rescues few other agencies can offer. Read the full story by The Detroit News.

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The feds who kill blood-sucking parasites

Mon, 2025-10-27 11:55

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Sea lampreys—invasive, leechlike creatures that once nearly destroyed the Great Lakes’ fishing economy—are kept in check by a small U.S.-Canadian program. Will it survive Trump’s slash-and-burn campaign? Read the full […]

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