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Bramble, with a crew of 29 volunteers, left its berth at the Bean Dock at about 12:45 p.m. and cruised majestically beneath the Blue Water Bridge and into Lake Huron. More...
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Our waterways help support many Michigan businesses that contribute to local economies, improve quality of life, and provide clean drinking water. These waterways are now better protected, thanks to the Clean Water Rule. More...
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Populations of invasive, fish-killing sea lampreys have fallen to their lowest point in decades across the Great Lakes, showing that control measures costing millions of dollars per year are paying off. More...
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At the edge of the Great Lakes, Toledo, Ohio, seems immune from the water-supply problems that bedevil other parts of the country. But even here, the promise of an endless tap can be a mirage. More...
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The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board approved a permanent rule to establish a daily bag limit of three walleyes on most waters of the Ceded Territory in northern Wisconsin. More...
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The state of Michigan is wasting no time in taking issue with a study linking use of the Flint River as a drinking water source to elevated blood lead levels in children. More...
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Those who travel on Horne's Ferry from Cape Vincent, N.Y., as well as boaters on the St. Lawrence River, are catching a glimpse of the village's history in the form of a new outdoor mural. More...
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Indiana's first handicapped-accessible launch for canoes and kayaks is now in use in Michigan City. More...
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Join the Great Lakes Observing System for their annual meeting in Ann Arbor, Mich, on Oct. 7-8. The meeting will feature an exploration of larger issues facing data users and providers in the Great Lakes and beyond. Sessions will include "Building the Data Sharing Community" and "The Future of Great Lakes Data." More...
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Brands Marina opened its gates for residents and visitors to climb the steps of the 119-year old Port Clinton lighthouse in Ohio. More...
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Wisconsin limited the number of lake trout anglers could take from Lake Superior near the Apostle Islands this year. That rule is set to expire soon, but the state says limits are still needed. More...
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The expansion of operations at a hazardous waste facility in Detroit, Mich., has raised safety questions and concerns for the environment and water supply. More...
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Those who travel on Horne's Ferry from Cape Vincent, N.Y., as well as boaters on the St. Lawrence River, are catching a glimpse of the village's history in the form of a new outdoor mural painted on a 56-foot-long fence on Club street. More...
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Indiana's first handicapped accessible launch for canoes and kayaks is now in use at Michigan City. More...
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Enbridge, the U.S. Coast Guard and several other federal, state and local agencies recently tested their preparedness and capabilities to contain what many consider as the worst nightmare oil spill scenarios for the Great Lakes. More...
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Lake Michigan swimmers will be much safer from the risk of rip currents and other dangerous waves thanks to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program and the Milwaukee County Parks Department. More...
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Two islands between Door County and Upper Michigan are now officially part of a national wildlife refuge. More...
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The city of Flint, Mich., is expected to advise its water customers on ways to minimize exposure to lead in its tap water after a group that includes doctor and health officials strongly suggested the step. More...
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DTE Energy Co. says the reactor at the Fermi 2 nuclear power plant will remain shut down as refueling and maintenance work is moved up. More...
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The shore of Lake Erie speaks for itself as a selling point for prospective tourists and business. But Ashtabula County, Ohio, has reasons beyond its beaches to pay a visit to the North Coast county. More...
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Michiganders are enormously fortunate to be in the Great Lakes State et and have access to abundant fresh water and have the ultimate responsibility for stewardship of this water. More...
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On August 29, 2015, over 100 volunteers splashed into streams all across Wisconsin to search for invasive species that threaten recreation and the health of our waters. Volunteers dipped rakes, nets and hands into rivers to collect samples and bring them back for verification with experts. More...
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The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District has acquired 40 acres of a dense floodplain forest in the Town of Farmington, Wis.. Hydric soils in the floodplain serve as a low-lying sponge to absorb and store storm water during heavy rains and reduce downstream flows. More...
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Canadian researchers are plunging deep beneath the ammonia-rich bird waste on eastern Lake Ontario's islands to uncover the ecological implications of a growing population of double-crested cormorants. More...
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The state of Michigan is stocking Lake Michigan with two thirds less salmon this year than three years ago, a decision impacting West Michigan businesses that rely on fish in the big lake. More...