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  1. The demise of alewives and salmon in Lake Huron brought something nobody expected: An explosion of native species. Is Lake Michigan next? And could a more diverse ecosystem offer protection against Asian carp and other invaders? More...
  2. The Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa wants to raise more of the barrels of military waste dumped in Lake Superior a half-century ago but doesn't yet have the money to do the work. More...
  3. The Great Lakes region could see less lake effect snow and more rain by the late 21st century, a new study suggests. More...
  4. A company that provides ferry service to Michigan's Mackinac Island is having an 85-foot, 281-passenger vessel added to its fleet. More...
  5. Wisconsin DNR will form a team to investigate options to restore near-shore yellow perch fisheries in Milwaukee and possibly other ports. More...
  6. The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative will hold its 2016 annual meeting in Niagara Falls. More...
  7. Dramatic temperature contrasts make dramatic winter scenery along the North Shore of Lake Superior, attracting photographers. More...
  8. The introduction of Asian carps to the Great Lakes would naturally be a snag for anglers. But the fish's establishment there would equally stink for anyone who holds this major water system near and dear. More...
  9. During fall and winter, Niagara's waterways play host to huge concentrations of birds -- some rare -- reaching into the thousands. Four species of gulls and ducks congregate in globally significant numbers. More...
  10. Lakes Michigan and Huron have achieved something in November that has never before been recorded. This year the water level on Lake Michigan and Lake Huron has continued to rise each month since April. More...
  11. The managing director of the University of Notre Dame's Environmental Change Initiative will brief congressional staff members on the Great Lakes Compact. More...
  12. The Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw is set to deliver 1,200 Christmas trees from Northern Michigan to Chicago families in need. More...
  13. An Asian carp invasion threatens anyone who holds the Great Lakes near and dear. More...
  14. Niagara's waterways play host to huge concentrations of birds -- some rare -- reaching into the thousands. More...
  15. The mayor of Toledo, Ohio, called Wednesday for the federal government to devote full attention to improving water quality in America's lakes and rivers. More...
  16. Lakes Michigan and Huron have achieved something in November that has never before been recorded. More...
  17. Registration is now open for the Great Lakes Economic Forum, to be held by the Council of the Great Lakes Region on April 26-28, 2015, in Chicago. The forum will provide a venue for leaders to share insights that will help shape economic policy, boost the region's competitive edge and secure its long-term success. More...
  18. Efforts to preserve a large section of pristine Lake Michigan duneland hit a stumbling block after the state withdrew a $500,000 grant request to help buy 150 acres More...
  19. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has recommended grant money totaling more than $1 million for three projects in St. Clair County. More...
  20. A historic schooner that was the pride of Muskegon, Mich., and later destroyed far from home for the so-called amusement of others will rise again in the form of an abstract sculpture. More...
  21. Northwest Michigan outdoor photographer and author Ken Scott was one of the people who took advantage of the opportunity to explore the ice caves, photographing Mother Nature with fresh water and freezing temperatures as her ingredients formed them. More...
  22. The 2014 edition of Restoring the Great Lakes, an annual publication by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that showcases Great Lakes Restoration Initiative supported work, is now available online. In 2014, The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service received more than $49 million to support new and ongoing Great Lakes projects. More...
  23. Cleveland.com's editorial board weighs in on a controversial Ohio agricultural bill. More...
  24. Lake trout numbers have been declining in Lake Superior in the last decade, meaning that limited takes are in store for the upcoming season. More...
  25. The Peter Pan of the salamander world, mudpuppies never really grow up. More...
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