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Great Lakes Commission calls for continued action to address harmful algal blooms and water workforce challenges

Great Lakes Commission calls for continued action to address harmful algal blooms and water workforce challenges
Great Lakes Commission
Ann Arbor, Mich. – At its 2026 Annual Meeting, held last week in Toronto, the Great Lakes Commission (GLC) highlighted opportunities for binational collaboration and
Ann Arbor, Mich. – At its 2026 Annual Meeting, held last week in Toronto, the Great Lakes Commission (GLC) highlighted opportunities for binational collaboration and
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Nearly 700 sturgeon released into St. Louis River on Treaty Day

Nearly 700 sturgeon released into St. Louis River on Treaty Day
Great Lakes Commission
The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa recognized Treaty Day on Wednesday, in part by releasing nearly 700 sturgeon fingerlings into the upper St. Louis River. Treaty Day […]
The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa recognized Treaty Day on Wednesday, in part by releasing nearly 700 sturgeon fingerlings into the upper St. Louis River. Treaty Day […]
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Nearly 700 sturgeon released into St. Louis River on Treaty Day

Ontario provides $1-million to reactivate Michipicoten Harbour

Ontario provides $1-million to reactivate Michipicoten Harbour
Great Lakes Commission
Ontario is investing $1 million to help Superior Aggregates repair and modernize Michipicoten Harbour near Wawa, Lake Superior, which has been inactive since the late 1990s. The upgrades are intended […]
Ontario is investing $1 million to help Superior Aggregates repair and modernize Michipicoten Harbour near Wawa, Lake Superior, which has been inactive since the late 1990s. The upgrades are intended […]
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Ontario provides $1-million to reactivate Michipicoten Harbour

Lake St. Clair muck removal planned in Michigan, permits in the works

Lake St. Clair muck removal planned in Michigan, permits in the works
Great Lakes Commission
A major cleanup project will remove accumulated muck and sediment along portions of Michigan’s Lake St. Clair shoreline, helping restore affected areas and improve water quality and habitat. The work […]
A major cleanup project will remove accumulated muck and sediment along portions of Michigan’s Lake St. Clair shoreline, helping restore affected areas and improve water quality and habitat. The work […]
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Lake St. Clair muck removal planned in Michigan, permits in the works

Non-profit-led summit calls for clearer Great Lakes safety warnings

Non-profit-led summit calls for clearer Great Lakes safety warnings
The London Free Press
Officials from 11 Ontario communities gathered to discuss more consistent messaging around rip currents and other water hazards.
Officials from 11 Ontario communities gathered to discuss more consistent messaging around rip currents and other water hazards.
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Non-profit-led summit calls for clearer Great Lakes safety warnings

Michigan budget adds $2 million to wetlands conservation efforts

Michigan budget adds $2 million to wetlands conservation efforts
Great Lakes Echo
By Akia Thrower Michigan’s annual budget includes $2 million for wetland conservation efforts by the state Department of Natural Resources, funding critical work for endangered bird species.
By Akia Thrower Michigan’s annual budget includes $2 million for wetland conservation efforts by the state Department of Natural Resources, funding critical work for endangered bird species.
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Michigan budget adds $2 million to wetlands conservation efforts

After decades of pollution, St. Louis River Estuary moves closer to recovery

After decades of pollution, St. Louis River Estuary moves closer to recovery
Great Lakes Commission
For over a century, the St. Louis River Estuary had a bad reputation due to years of wastewater dumping and industrialization. Since being designated as an area of concern, state […]
For over a century, the St. Louis River Estuary had a bad reputation due to years of wastewater dumping and industrialization. Since being designated as an area of concern, state […]
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After decades of pollution, St. Louis River Estuary moves closer to recovery

Great Lakes initiative diverts 24 million pounds of fish waste from landfills

Great Lakes initiative diverts 24 million pounds of fish waste from landfills
Great Lakes Commission
According to a new report, a regional initiative has diverted 24.3 million pounds of fish byproducts from landfills in the Great Lakes St. Lawrence region. The materials are being converted […]
According to a new report, a regional initiative has diverted 24.3 million pounds of fish byproducts from landfills in the Great Lakes St. Lawrence region. The materials are being converted […]
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Great Lakes initiative diverts 24 million pounds of fish waste from landfills

9 Great Lakes ports honored for record St. Lawrence Seaway cargo

9 Great Lakes ports honored for record St. Lawrence Seaway cargo
Great Lakes Commission
Nine U.S. Great Lakes ports have received the 2025 Robert J. Lewis Pacesetter Award from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corp. for posting record […]
Nine U.S. Great Lakes ports have received the 2025 Robert J. Lewis Pacesetter Award from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corp. for posting record […]
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9 Great Lakes ports honored for record St. Lawrence Seaway cargo

Project to remove thick mats of algae on Lake St. Clair begins this fall

Project to remove thick mats of algae on Lake St. Clair begins this fall
Great Lakes Echo
By Anna Barnes   A pilot project to remove large mats of algae build-up from three locations on Lake St. Clair is set to begin this fall.
By Anna Barnes   A pilot project to remove large mats of algae build-up from three locations on Lake St. Clair is set to begin this fall.
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Project to remove thick mats of algae on Lake St. Clair begins this fall

Tuskegee wreckage found in the Great Lakes provides a unique opportunity to uncover untold stories

Tuskegee wreckage found in the Great Lakes provides a unique opportunity to uncover untold stories
Great Lakes Echo
Wreckage of aircraft recovered from Lake Huron and the St Clair River is uncovering untold stories of the Tuskegee Airmen, predominantly African-American fighter and bomber pilots and crew who fought in World War II. By Joshua Kim.
Wreckage of aircraft recovered from Lake Huron and the St Clair River is uncovering untold stories of the Tuskegee Airmen, predominantly African-American fighter and bomber pilots and crew who fought in World War II. By Joshua Kim.
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Tuskegee wreckage found in the Great Lakes provides a unique opportunity to unc…

Lake Erie, other Great Lakes rank among top fishing destinations

Lake Erie, other Great Lakes rank among top fishing destinations
Great Lakes Commission
Lake Erie came in second, behind Lake Michigan, among top fishing destinations. All five Great Lakes and Lake St. Clair make the top ten list. Read the full story by […]
Lake Erie came in second, behind Lake Michigan, among top fishing destinations. All five Great Lakes and Lake St. Clair make the top ten list. Read the full story by […]
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Lake Erie, other Great Lakes rank among top fishing destinations
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