Ice house removal video in northern Minnesota goes viral
Despite the extended deadline for ice houses, fishing guides are sharing videos that may have some resorts thinking twice about waiting much longer.
Despite the extended deadline for ice houses, fishing guides are sharing videos that may have some resorts thinking twice about waiting much longer.
Great Lakes shipwreck hunters had a banner year in 2021 searching for remains of old vessels
In a normal summer of shipwreck searching, hunters might find one or two wrecks. But in 2021, hunters at the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society found at least 10.
In a normal summer of shipwreck searching, hunters might find one or two wrecks. But in 2021, hunters at the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society found at least 10.
Michigan anglers safe after ice-fishing shanty blown across Saginaw Bay
A homemade ice-fishing shanty was blown a mile across the bay after winds neared 50 mph this weekend.
A homemade ice-fishing shanty was blown a mile across the bay after winds neared 50 mph this weekend.
Great Lakes Shipwreck discovery in Lake Superior tells story of sunken Schooner in 1891
On May 4, 1891, a 172-foot Great Lakes schooner-barge carrying a load of coal in tow with a steam ship got caught in a strong northwest gale. The intensity snapped the towline, leaving the ship and its crew to the mercy of
On May 4, 1891, a 172-foot Great Lakes schooner-barge carrying a load of coal in tow with a steam ship got caught in a strong northwest gale. The intensity snapped the towline, leaving the ship and its crew to the mercy of
Great Lakes scientists initiate 'Winter Grab' in efforts to boost knowledge of ecosystems frozen over
Researchers long believed the activity under the Great Lakes became dormant during periods of winter when the surface freezes. But that's changing.
Researchers long believed the activity under the Great Lakes became dormant during periods of winter when the surface freezes. But that's changing.
Michigan has 'one of the greatest sources of fresh water in the world.' But it may not enough
Despite being surrounded by one of the world's most impressive fresh water systems, Michigan lacks clean affordable water. And worse, pollution and outdated infrastructure is threatening access to those same sources.
Despite being surrounded by one of the world's most impressive fresh water systems, Michigan lacks clean affordable water. And worse, pollution and outdated infrastructure is threatening access to those same sources.
Detroit launches help for homeowners with flooded basements
After the June 2021 floods, the city of Detroit has been allocated $15 million to help prevent it from happening again.
After the June 2021 floods, the city of Detroit has been allocated $15 million to help prevent it from happening again.
Great Lakes clean-up getting $1 billion boost
Agencies will be able to clean up 22 sites designated as the region's most degraded a quarter-century ago.
Agencies will be able to clean up 22 sites designated as the region's most degraded a quarter-century ago.
Michigan sand dunes increasingly covered by plants and trees, new study shows
A new study compared old photos of Sleeping Bear, Silver Lake, Warren, and other sand dune sites with updated ones, revealing a dramatic pattern of change along Lake Michigan.
A new study compared old photos of Sleeping Bear, Silver Lake, Warren, and other sand dune sites with updated ones, revealing a dramatic pattern of change along Lake Michigan.
How the Coast Guard rescued 18 from Lake Erie ice floe
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued 18 people after an ice flow in Lake Erie broke off and they were suddenly stranded with no way to get back to land.
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued 18 people after an ice flow in Lake Erie broke off and they were suddenly stranded with no way to get back to land.
U.S. Coast Guard rescues 18 people trapped on ice floe in Great Lakes
It took helicopters, boats, and a Good Samaritan to ensure everyone had been returned to safety, following the Sunday emergency near Catawba Island.
It took helicopters, boats, and a Good Samaritan to ensure everyone had been returned to safety, following the Sunday emergency near Catawba Island.
Chicago student rescued from Lake Michigan ice after walking 1,000 feet offshore
A 24-year-old Chicago student was dangerously walking off the shore of frozen Lake Michigan, where emergency personnel escorted him off the ice Friday morning.
A 24-year-old Chicago student was dangerously walking off the shore of frozen Lake Michigan, where emergency personnel escorted him off the ice Friday morning.
Great Lakes researchers race to collect winter data from under the ice
The science of what goes on underneath frozen Great Lakes is lagging. Now, a team of researchers are venturing to their ice-covered surfaces learn more.
The science of what goes on underneath frozen Great Lakes is lagging. Now, a team of researchers are venturing to their ice-covered surfaces learn more.
Detroit Historical Society unveils 150+ model ships for new Great Lakes exhibit
From tiny schooners to the Edmund Fitzgerald, most of the greatest hits on the Great Lakes will be on display at the Detroit Historical Society exhibit.
From tiny schooners to the Edmund Fitzgerald, most of the greatest hits on the Great Lakes will be on display at the Detroit Historical Society exhibit.
What's creating bizarre sand sculptures along Lake Michigan?
At first glance they look like the objects from an alien planet. Maybe Mars? Except there's a beach in the background and Mars doesn't have any of that. But where on Earth would someone find dozens of petrified totems of sand?
At first glance they look like the objects from an alien planet. Maybe Mars? Except there's a beach in the background and Mars doesn't have any of that. But where on Earth would someone find dozens of petrified totems of sand?
Great Lakes ice coverage to be at record breaking low
The Great Lakes aren't going to get nearly the ice coverage we typically get. Here's why it matters.
The Great Lakes aren't going to get nearly the ice coverage we typically get. Here's why it matters.
Could sea lamprey be eradicated from the Great Lakes? A new control method suggests it's possible
Closer to vampires than actual fish, using their razor-sharp mouths and tongue, sea lamprey pushed the Great Lakes fishery to the brink after their discovery 100 years ago. Today, scientists are considering methods that could eradicate them.
Closer to vampires than actual fish, using their razor-sharp mouths and tongue, sea lamprey pushed the Great Lakes fishery to the brink after their discovery 100 years ago. Today, scientists are considering methods that could eradicate them.
Metro Detroit man who worked on the Edmund Fitzgerald recalls day it sank
It was 46 years ago that Lake Superior whipped up a storm that still burrows in the minds of many that remember the Edmund Fitzgerald sinking. While etched into Great Lakes lore, it still holds a special place in the hearts of many that remember it.
It was 46 years ago that Lake Superior whipped up a storm that still burrows in the minds of many that remember the Edmund Fitzgerald sinking. While etched into Great Lakes lore, it still holds a special place in the hearts of many that remember it.
Line 5 drama reaches White House; U.S. and Canada to discuss future of oil pipeline
Michigan's Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has demanded the closure of the energy pipeline, but the company that runs it has so far refused requests to shut down.
Michigan's Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has demanded the closure of the energy pipeline, but the company that runs it has so far refused requests to shut down.
Detroit church to host observance of sunken Edmund Fitzgerald shipwreck
There are roughly 6,000 shipwrecks on record in the Great lakes. None are more famous than the wreck of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald.
There are roughly 6,000 shipwrecks on record in the Great lakes. None are more famous than the wreck of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald.