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.
Muck plaguing Lake St. Clair shoreline getting worse
What's causing the muck along Lake St. Clair?
What's causing the muck along Lake St. Clair?
Asian carp DNA found in southwest Michigan marina
Silver carp DNA was detected during environmental monitoring along a busy river in the area. It's one of four carp species that threaten the Great Lakes.
Silver carp DNA was detected during environmental monitoring along a busy river in the area. It's one of four carp species that threaten the Great Lakes.
Wisconsin suburb to pull millions of gallons of water from Lake Michigan daily
The state DNR announced Tuesday the city of Waukesha would start diverting up to 8.2 million gallons of water a day, starting in September.
The state DNR announced Tuesday the city of Waukesha would start diverting up to 8.2 million gallons of water a day, starting in September.
14-year-old drowns in Lake Michigan after being warned not to leap in water
The teen was told not to jump off the breakwall along Indiana's shoreline by staff at the marina.
The teen was told not to jump off the breakwall along Indiana's shoreline by staff at the marina.
Unsafe microplastics levels found in 90% of Great Lakes samples, research says
The alarming numbers are why scientists are now calling for a plan between the U.S. and Canada. Without a strategy, they're "flying blindly" one researcher said.
The alarming numbers are why scientists are now calling for a plan between the U.S. and Canada. Without a strategy, they're "flying blindly" one researcher said.
Great Lakes fall shorebird migration - a guide to the species passing through Michigan
As summer progresses, new fledglings across the Great Lakes region are leaving their nests and learning what it means to be a bird.
As summer progresses, new fledglings across the Great Lakes region are leaving their nests and learning what it means to be a bird.
Mackinac Bridge to go dark Wednesday night
The only lights that will be on tonight will be for safety as both the bridge and Mackinaw City go dark.
The only lights that will be on tonight will be for safety as both the bridge and Mackinaw City go dark.