Opponents object to Enbridge’s erosion control plan along Line 5 reroute

Opponents object to Enbridge’s erosion control plan along Line 5 reroute
Great Lakes Commission
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources held a public information hearing on four permit applications by Enbridge for streambank erosion control on the 41-mile reroute of Line 5, a light […]
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources held a public information hearing on four permit applications by Enbridge for streambank erosion control on the 41-mile reroute of Line 5, a light […]
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Opponents object to Enbridge’s erosion control plan along Line 5 reroute

Wisconsin ports look to build on 2025 shipping totals

Wisconsin ports look to build on 2025 shipping totals
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Shipping on the Great Lakes got underway in earnest at the end of March. Green Bay, Wisconsin, handled about 1.6 million tons of cargo last year, down about 6% from […]
Shipping on the Great Lakes got underway in earnest at the end of March. Green Bay, Wisconsin, handled about 1.6 million tons of cargo last year, down about 6% from […]
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Wisconsin ports look to build on 2025 shipping totals

Michigan DNR asking public to help track invasive lesser celandine threatening native flora

Michigan DNR asking public to help track invasive lesser celandine threatening native flora
Great Lakes Commission
Lesser celandine, a small but destructive plant quietly spreading across Michigan’s forests and riverbanks, is a “watch list” species in Michigan, meaning its distribution in the state is still limited. […]
Lesser celandine, a small but destructive plant quietly spreading across Michigan’s forests and riverbanks, is a “watch list” species in Michigan, meaning its distribution in the state is still limited. […]
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As waters warm, Wisconsin DNR says the start of sturgeon spawning is near

As waters warm, Wisconsin DNR says the start of sturgeon spawning is near
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According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), it won’t be long before lake sturgeon start to make their run up the Wolf River to spawn. While sturgeon have […]
According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), it won’t be long before lake sturgeon start to make their run up the Wolf River to spawn. While sturgeon have […]
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As waters warm, Wisconsin DNR says the start of sturgeon spawning is near

New book sails into the unknown political, legal stories of the Edmund Fitzgerald

New book sails into the unknown political, legal stories of the Edmund Fitzgerald
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By Joshua Kim A new book, “Wrecked: The Edmund Fitzgerald and the Sinking of the American Economy” (Michigan State University Press, $29.95), uncovers more of the political and legal aspects of the legendary Edmund Fitzgerald shipwreck.
By Joshua Kim A new book, “Wrecked: The Edmund Fitzgerald and the Sinking of the American Economy” (Michigan State University Press, $29.95), uncovers more of the political and legal aspects of the legendary Edmund Fitzgerald shipwreck.
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New book sails into the unknown political, legal stories of the Edmund Fitzgera…

Lake Superior Estuarium unveils new “Ishkode” exhibit

Lake Superior Estuarium unveils new “Ishkode” exhibit
Great Lakes Commission
The Lake Superior Estuarium is working on educating the public on how “good fires” can help restore Minnesota and Wisconsin Point’s forests. Read the full story by KQDS-TV- Duluth, MN.
The Lake Superior Estuarium is working on educating the public on how “good fires” can help restore Minnesota and Wisconsin Point’s forests. Read the full story by KQDS-TV- Duluth, MN.
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Lake Superior Estuarium unveils new “Ishkode” exhibit

Wildlife stamps aim to improve conservation across the Great Lakes region

Wildlife stamps aim to improve conservation across the Great Lakes region
Great Lakes Echo
By Anna Ironside Postage stamps featuring wildlife are helping to fund conservation and bring awareness to communities about habitat protection throughout the Great Lakes region by centering species like the wood duck (Aix sponsa), wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) and piping plover (Charadrius melodus).
By Anna Ironside Postage stamps featuring wildlife are helping to fund conservation and bring awareness to communities about habitat protection throughout the Great Lakes region by centering species like the wood duck (Aix sponsa), wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) and piping plover (Charadrius melodus).
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Wildlife stamps aim to improve conservation across the Great Lakes region

‘Dan Seavey: Confessions of a Great Lakes Pirate’ captures life of Midwest maritime legend

‘Dan Seavey: Confessions of a Great Lakes Pirate’ captures life of Midwest maritime legend
Great Lakes Commission
In the late 1800s, a Great Lakes ship captain had more to worry about than icy water and temperamental gales. There were pirates on the lakes that had their eyes […]
In the late 1800s, a Great Lakes ship captain had more to worry about than icy water and temperamental gales. There were pirates on the lakes that had their eyes […]
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‘Dan Seavey: Confessions of a Great Lakes Pirate’ captures life of Midwest mari…

Study calls for more diverse viewpoints, ethical considerations in archaeology

Study calls for more diverse viewpoints, ethical considerations in archaeology
Great Lakes Echo

By Joshua Kim

A recent study explores the importance of more diverse viewpoints and ethical considerations when working in archaeology, especially involving Indigenous artifacts.

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By Joshua Kim

A recent study explores the importance of more diverse viewpoints and ethical considerations when working in archaeology, especially involving Indigenous artifacts.

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Study calls for more diverse viewpoints, ethical considerations in archaeology

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy releases $1B for major Twin Ports bridge project

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy releases $1B for major Twin Ports bridge project
Great Lakes Commission
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Tuesday that more than $1 billion has been delivered to fund replacement of a major bridge connecting Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin. The money […]
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Tuesday that more than $1 billion has been delivered to fund replacement of a major bridge connecting Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin. The money […]
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Door County shipwreck missing for 139 years is now a historic place

Door County shipwreck missing for 139 years is now a historic place
Great Lakes Commission
A Lake Michigan shipwreck off Door County, Wisconsin, that was missing for almost 140 years until found in June 2025, was named to the Wisconsin State Register of Historic Places. […]
A Lake Michigan shipwreck off Door County, Wisconsin, that was missing for almost 140 years until found in June 2025, was named to the Wisconsin State Register of Historic Places. […]
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Door County shipwreck missing for 139 years is now a historic place

New reduced Lake Michigan whitefish quota goes into effect for commercial fishers

New reduced Lake Michigan whitefish quota goes into effect for commercial fishers
Great Lakes Commission
In December 2025, the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board approved to reduce commercial fishing quotas for whitefish in Lake Michigan by 40% in response to a dramatic population decline. Those quotas went […]
In December 2025, the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board approved to reduce commercial fishing quotas for whitefish in Lake Michigan by 40% in response to a dramatic population decline. Those quotas went […]
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New reduced Lake Michigan whitefish quota goes into effect for commercial fishe…
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