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.
Lake Michigan drownings down 33% in 2023
The organization that tracks drownings statistics said there were four reasons that had led to fewer drownings in both Lake Michigan and the Great Lakes.
The organization that tracks drownings statistics said there were four reasons that had led to fewer drownings in both Lake Michigan and the Great Lakes.
Do Not Eat Fish: MDHHS advises against eating fish from these rivers and lakes due to chemicals
The health department also advises against eating too many servings of smelt from certain Great Lakes. See the full list here.
The health department also advises against eating too many servings of smelt from certain Great Lakes. See the full list here.
Fuel leak in Lake Michigan spills diesel less than a mile from shore
The public's been asked to avoid the area and not to attempt any wildlife rescue as the U.S. Coast Guard works to clean up the mess.
The public's been asked to avoid the area and not to attempt any wildlife rescue as the U.S. Coast Guard works to clean up the mess.
Five rescued after boat fire at Pictured Rocks in Upper Peninsula
The Coast Guard said it rescued five people on board a vessel that caught fire over the weekend near the National Lakeshore in the Upper Peninsula.
The Coast Guard said it rescued five people on board a vessel that caught fire over the weekend near the National Lakeshore in the Upper Peninsula.
Man sets sights on swimming across Lake Michigan
If he's successful, Bryan Huffman would be only the 9th person to complete the task. But that's not why the Holland native is doing it.
If he's successful, Bryan Huffman would be only the 9th person to complete the task. But that's not why the Holland native is doing it.
Michigan AG supports new push to shut down Line 5 pipeline
The latest plan comes from a Native American tribe in Wisconsin, which argues erosion could lead to catastrophic damage to the pipeline, leading to a rupture.
The latest plan comes from a Native American tribe in Wisconsin, which argues erosion could lead to catastrophic damage to the pipeline, leading to a rupture.