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COMMENTARY: Thirsty data centers in Wisconsin should disclose water use

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COMMENTARY: Thirsty data centers in Wisconsin should disclose water use
Fri, 2025-08-29 13:35
Great Lakes Commission
Given society’s growing interest in AI, the data center industry will likely continue its rapid expansion. But without a consistent and transparent way to track water consumption over time, the […]
Great Lakes Commission, AI, Buildings, data center, data centers, Government, industry, Information, Sustainability, Water, Wisconsin

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Two remote Great Lakes islands called some of the most underrated spots in U.S.

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Two remote Great Lakes islands called some of the most underrated spots in U.S.
Wed, 2025-08-20 12:42
Great Lakes Commission
The Great Lakes are filled with around 35,000 islands. Two of them have just been named among the top 11 most underrated islands in the country: Drummond Island in Michigan’s […]
Great Lakes Commission, Great Lakes, lakes, Michigan, upper peninsula, Wisconsin

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Adaptive program allows people of all abilities and ages to sail on Lake Michigan

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Adaptive program allows people of all abilities and ages to sail on Lake Michigan
Mon, 2025-08-18 13:02
Great Lakes Commission
A Wisconsin adaptive sailing program created by the Milwaukee Community Sailing Center, in coordination with the Abilities Center, allows anyone to go sailing in Lake Michigan. Read the full story […]
Great Lakes Commission, Community, lake, Lake Michigan, Michigan, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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A rescue mission and deep-water study aboard the mighty Blue Heron

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A rescue mission and deep-water study aboard the mighty Blue Heron
Mon, 2025-08-18 12:49
Great Lakes Commission
A malfunctioning research buoy from the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve in Superior, Wisconsin, was rescued by the RV Blue Heron during a July trip shared by several area […]
Great Lakes Commission, Algae, green, july, lake, Lake Superior, National, Research, rv, scientists, study, Water, Wisconsin

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Surfing in America’s heartland? You can catch waves even if you’re far from the ocean

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Surfing in America’s heartland? You can catch waves even if you’re far from the ocean
Mon, 2025-08-18 12:43
Great Lakes Commission
Sheboygan, Wisconsin, has had a rich surf culture for more than half a century, and local tourism leaders eventually branded it “Malibu of the Midwest,” claiming the title of freshwater […]
Great Lakes Commission, city, Kansas, local, ocean, Tourism, waves, Wisconsin, World

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Interested in Little Lake Butte des Morts? Advocates are exploring ways to protect the lake

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Interested in Little Lake Butte des Morts? Advocates are exploring ways to protect the lake
Mon, 2025-08-18 12:28
Great Lakes Commission
People interested in protecting and improving Little Lake Butte des Morts in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, intend to form a nonprofit lake association to help fund and implement projects benefiting the […]
Great Lakes Commission, county, help, lake, protect, Wisconsin

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New York Times highlights 2 Wisconsin beaches in list of ‘blissful’ Great Lakes getaways

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New York Times highlights 2 Wisconsin beaches in list of ‘blissful’ Great Lakes getaways
Fri, 2025-08-15 12:01
Great Lakes Commission
Nothing says quintessential Wisconsin summer like days spent on the shores of Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. And now, after the New York Times published a story highlighting six Great […]
Great Lakes Commission, Beaches, Great Lakes, lake, Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, lakes, List, May, Michigan, Milwaukee, new, New York, summer, Wisconsin

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Yellow perch surviving, but at much reduced levels, in the Wisconsin waters of Lake Michigan

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Yellow perch surviving, but at much reduced levels, in the Wisconsin waters of Lake Michigan
Wed, 2025-08-13 13:17
Great Lakes Commission
Though substantially reduced over the last 30 years by the impacts of invasive quagga mussels, yellow perch in Lake Michigan are showing signs of successful annual reproduction. Read the full […]
Great Lakes Commission, invasive, lake, Lake Michigan, Michigan, Milwaukee, mussels, Wisconsin

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Opening statements in Enbridge Line 5 reroute case show split over pipeline’s risk, reward

Wed, 2025-08-13 12:11
Great Lakes Commission

The contested case hearing over Wisconsin state permits issued to Enbridge Energy for its Line 5 reroute project have begun, and both sides in the case already have staked out […]

Great Lakes Commission, enbridge, Energy, line 5, Milwaukee, Pipeline, project, RISK, show, Wisconsin

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As critical 7-week hearing on Enbridge Line 5 reroute kicks off, we answer top 10 questions

Mon, 2025-08-11 13:32
Great Lakes Commission

The plan to reroute Enbridge’s Line 5 oil pipeline around tribal land in northern Wisconsin will begin its hearing on August 12 to examine whether the Wisconsin Department of Natural […]

Great Lakes Commission, Department, enbridge, followed, line 5, Milwaukee, Oil, Pipeline, plan, project, Wisconsin

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Lake Michigan Day 2025 celebrates successes and addresses challenges

Mon, 2025-08-11 13:23
Great Lakes Commission

Dozens gathered in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, on Lake Michigan Day to celebrate progress and address challenges facing the lake, with speakers emphasizing the importance of a collective effort to combat global […]

Great Lakes Commission, Global warming, green, lake, Lake Michigan, Michigan, protect, Water, Wisconsin

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Storm damage closes island with iconic Lake Michigan lighthouse

Mon, 2025-08-11 13:01
Great Lakes Commission

Several areas in Wisconsin continue to recover today from the weekend’s historic heavy rainfall and flash flooding. Storm damage shut down Cana Island, a Lake Michigan island known for its […]

Great Lakes Commission, Damage, down, Flooding, lake, Lake Michigan, Michigan, Storm, Wisconsin

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