Two rescued after boat takes on water in Lake St. Clair
The U.S. Coast Guard traveled out near a remote island in Lake St. Clair after reports of a pleasure craft taking on water. It happened early Friday evening.
The U.S. Coast Guard traveled out near a remote island in Lake St. Clair after reports of a pleasure craft taking on water. It happened early Friday evening.
Lake Erie algal bloom could be worst in years, latest forecasts say
If rainfall continues at an above-average rate in May and June, the size of the bloom could reach a level not seen since 2019.
If rainfall continues at an above-average rate in May and June, the size of the bloom could reach a level not seen since 2019.
Deadline to enact Lake Erie's pollution diet now set
Algae blooms in Lake Erie has tainted the water for years, causing issues for cities that use it for drinking water as well as the animals that call it home.
Algae blooms in Lake Erie has tainted the water for years, causing issues for cities that use it for drinking water as well as the animals that call it home.
Isle Royale wolf numbers stable, moose population declining
Moose numbers are down 14% from last year and 60% since 2019, when the population peaked at over 2,000 animals.
Moose numbers are down 14% from last year and 60% since 2019, when the population peaked at over 2,000 animals.
Microplastics found in remote waters near Great Lakes in 'alarming' new study
Plastic particles are increasingly moving around through the atmosphere, being inhaled by humans and deposited in the most remote regions of the planet.
Plastic particles are increasingly moving around through the atmosphere, being inhaled by humans and deposited in the most remote regions of the planet.
Shipwreck found in Lake Superior sank in 1940 during storm, taking captain down with it
On May 1, 1940, the Arlington began to sink, and the crew abandoned the ship - except for Captain Burke.
On May 1, 1940, the Arlington began to sink, and the crew abandoned the ship - except for Captain Burke.
Lake Superior lighthouse volunteer position sees massive response
The National Park Service is looking for caretakers for one of the most beautiful lighthouses in Lake Superior.
The National Park Service is looking for caretakers for one of the most beautiful lighthouses in Lake Superior.
Man who diverted Sleeping Bear Dunes Lakeshore river convicted of 2 misdemeanors
The northern Michigan man wanted easier boat access to Lake Michigan. But his dredging altered the natural power of the water.
The northern Michigan man wanted easier boat access to Lake Michigan. But his dredging altered the natural power of the water.
Pancake ice mesmerizes on Lake Superior
A very cool sight was spotted on the banks of Lake Superior on New Year's Day and it's an indication that the Great Lakes will, hopefully, freeze soon.
A very cool sight was spotted on the banks of Lake Superior on New Year's Day and it's an indication that the Great Lakes will, hopefully, freeze soon.
Great Lakes ice coverage lagging behind previous years as first signs of formation appear
Over the past 50 years, the average ice coverage over the Great Lakes was about 5% by now. That's not the case this year.
Over the past 50 years, the average ice coverage over the Great Lakes was about 5% by now. That's not the case this year.
Line 5 tunnel project under Straits of Mackinac approved by Michigan Public Service Commission
The project includes constructing a tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac that would house a single pipeline for transporting fuel between Michigan's two peninsulas.
The project includes constructing a tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac that would house a single pipeline for transporting fuel between Michigan's two peninsulas.
Tanker that ran aground in Detroit River successfully refloated, Coast Guard says
Named the Barbro G, its cargo is 21,000 tons of wheat. It was bound for Europe when it got stuck Monday morning.
Named the Barbro G, its cargo is 21,000 tons of wheat. It was bound for Europe when it got stuck Monday morning.
Great Lakes officials want to turn carp into double agents to combat spread of invasive fish
A new seek-and-destroy strategy involves putting transmitters in captured carp and sending them back into the Great Lakes in hopes of finding where they breed.
A new seek-and-destroy strategy involves putting transmitters in captured carp and sending them back into the Great Lakes in hopes of finding where they breed.
New buoys in Great Lakes will remain all winter, provide novel data on ice and fish
Scientists have never gotten such an intimate look at life in the Great Lakes during the winter.
Scientists have never gotten such an intimate look at life in the Great Lakes during the winter.
American Courage freighter runs aground in St. Clair River
The 617-foot freighter was hauling 20,000 tons of stone when it ran aground Tuesday morning.
The 617-foot freighter was hauling 20,000 tons of stone when it ran aground Tuesday morning.
Strike shuts down Great Lakes shipping traffic
Hundreds of striking workers have shut down the St. Lawrence Seaway, bottling up shipping traffic and keeping freighters from moving through the Great Lakes.
Hundreds of striking workers have shut down the St. Lawrence Seaway, bottling up shipping traffic and keeping freighters from moving through the Great Lakes.
Shipwreck discovered in Great Lakes comes with remarkable story
When the ship was struck by another bulk freighter in 1923, its crew was able to escape safely. That is, until they realized the crew's mascot a bulldog was still on board.
When the ship was struck by another bulk freighter in 1923, its crew was able to escape safely. That is, until they realized the crew's mascot a bulldog was still on board.
EPA-approved plan to reduce Lake Erie algal blooms met with pushback
Lake Erie's algal blooms get so severe they can be seen from space. But a plan reducing them was criticized by environmental groups.
Lake Erie's algal blooms get so severe they can be seen from space. But a plan reducing them was criticized by environmental groups.
Invasive mussel destroying Great Lakes shipwrecks
The frigid fresh water of Lake Michigan used to be relied on to keep Great Lakes shipwrecks in pristine condition. But the quagga mussel has different ideas.
The frigid fresh water of Lake Michigan used to be relied on to keep Great Lakes shipwrecks in pristine condition. But the quagga mussel has different ideas.
Isle Royale officials weigh opening island in winter, creating new campgrounds accessible by kayak
The potential new campgrounds would only be accessible by kayak, canoe, or private boat - one of many big changes that could come to the island.
The potential new campgrounds would only be accessible by kayak, canoe, or private boat - one of many big changes that could come to the island.