Cargo traffic on the St. Lawrence Seaway increased 3.5% through September 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, reaching nearly 24.9 million metric tons as vessel transits also rose […] ...

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is studying whether the Muskegon River could provide an alternative spawning habitat for declining lake whitefish populations in Lakes Michigan and Huron, ...

Clean water advocates are raising concerns about the impact of expanding data centers on drinking water supplies and Great Lakes ecosystems, citing their heavy water use and the potential for […] ...

Michigan communities are investing hundreds of millions of dollars in river restoration projects to improve water quality, restore wildlife habitat and create recreational opportunities that attract ...

A study reconstructing 125 years of Great Lakes data found that ice cover has declined much more rapidly over the past 30–40 years, although historical patterns also show natural fluctuations […] ...

The Great Lakes Commission is calling for stronger efforts to combat harmful algal blooms and address a looming water workforce shortage following its 2026 Annual Meeting, held last week in […] ...

The Buffalo Water Board is suing 17 companies it accuses of contributing to PFAS contamination in Lake Erie, alleging chemicals used in firefighting foam have polluted the water supply serving […] ...

Industry leaders are attending the Huron Marine & Economic Forum in Goderich, Ontario, to discuss global trade on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway. Read the full story by […] ...

Gale-force winds are expected to sweep across the Great Lakes, whipping up occasional offshore waves nearing 30 feet in southern Lake Michigan. Read the full story by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

A stretch of Lake Superior beach in northern Wisconsin will remain closed to the public next spring and summer with the hopes of luring back a nesting pair of endangered […] ...

Great Lakes cruises have taken off in the last several years catering to passengers who value tucked-away adventures without sacrificing luxury. With 10 cruise ships in 2026, Tourism Thunder Bay […] ...