Ottawa County faces water shortage despite proximity to Lake Michigan

Ottawa County faces water shortage despite proximity to Lake Michigan
Great Lakes Commission
ttawa County, Michigan, is experiencing a groundwater shortage as wells dry up amid moderate drought conditions. Despite the fact that Ottawa County is surrounded by lakes, rivers, and streams, its […]
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DNR publishes 2024 fish stocking summary

DNR publishes 2024 fish stocking summary
Great Lakes Commission
he Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released the 2024 fish stocking numbers for inland waterbodies and the Great Lakes. The Wisconsin DNR stocked more than 3 million fish […]
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A Superior race: Trans Superior Yacht Race stretches across Lake Superior

A Superior race: Trans Superior Yacht Race stretches across Lake Superior
Great Lakes Commission
he Trans Superior Yacht Race, created in 1969, is one of three races that draw in members of the sailing community from near and far to test their mettle on […]
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Environmental groups use anniversary of Kalamazoo River oil spill to warn about Line 5

Interlochen Public Radio
he massive oil spill in the Kalamazoo River 15 years ago polluted the water and shoreline and left oil-coated wildlife. More than a million gallons of oil was recovered along a more than 35 mile stretch of the river.
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Dark waters: Great Lakes Museum unearths stories the tides tried to sink

Dark waters: Great Lakes Museum unearths stories the tides tried to sink
Great Lakes Commission
n Ohio, Toledo’s newly expanded maritime museum includes a fully accessible historic pilothouse and an experience that humanizes the legacy of the inland seas. The 5,000 square foot space surprises, […]
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The sights and science of seiches on Lake Erie

The sights and science of seiches on Lake Erie
Great Lakes Commission
eiches can happen in any of the Great Lakes, but they’re much more dramatic in Lake Erie because of its unique shape and shallow depth. Read the full story by […]
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Documentary shows impacts of quagga mussels on Great Lakes, including decline of lake whitefish

Documentary shows impacts of quagga mussels on Great Lakes, including decline of lake whitefish
Great Lakes Commission
A new documentary examines the impact of invasive mussels on the Great Lakes. The film is scheduled to be released in 2026 on PBS in the U.S. Read the full […]
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Dingell joins advocates in underscoring need for Great Lakes research funding

Dingell joins advocates in underscoring need for Great Lakes research funding
Great Lakes Commission
At an event on Friday, U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell and Great Lakes advocates and researchers cautioned against funding cuts to a critical research institute, warning that the loss of staff […]
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Numerous Michigan beaches are closed because of bacteria: How to check conditions

Numerous Michigan beaches are closed because of bacteria: How to check conditions
Great Lakes Commission
A dashboard created by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy keeps track of which beaches contain unsafe bacteria levels for swimming. Read the full story by the […]
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‘We are the walleye capital of the world.’ Bipartisan bill wants walleye to be Ohio’s state fish

‘We are the walleye capital of the world.’ Bipartisan bill wants walleye to be Ohio’s state fish
Great Lakes Commission
hio lawmakers are trying to reel in a catch by making walleye the official state fish with a bipartisan bill. If passed it would make Ohio the second Great Lakes […]
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Environmental group says EGLE is not looking at all the risks of a Line 5 tunnel

Interlochen Public Radio
he National Wildlife Federation says Michigan's environment department should fully review what damage drilling the tunnel for a new pipeline segment might cause.
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Great Lakes Aquarium celebrates 25 years by unveiling time capsule

Great Lakes Aquarium celebrates 25 years by unveiling time capsule
Great Lakes Commission
he Great Lakes Aquarium is making history, as well as reflecting on it, by opening their time capsule from 25 years ago when the aquarium first opened in July 2000. […]
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