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Algae BloomsCharles Stewart Mott Foundation PartnershipClimate ChangeFish, Birds and AnimalsInvasive SpeciesLake ErieLake HuronLake MichiganLake OntarioLake SuperiorLatest NewsNewsResearch, Data and Technology
Q & A: The Great Lakes are stressed. Climate change is making it worse.
-The lead author of a new report sheds light on how climate change, invasive species, nutrient pollution and other Great Lakes problems are interacting.
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Industry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLake OntarioLatest NewsOntarioResearch, Data and TechnologyScience, Technology, ResearchSharon OosthoekTorontoWater Quality and Restoration Efforts
Blue Jeans Blues: Researchers find denim microfibers in Great Lakes
-The problem, which goes beyond synthetic fabrics, is one that some in the fashion industry are trying to solve.
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Algae BloomsFish, Birds and AnimalsFreightersInvasive SpeciesLake HuronLake MichiganLake OntarioLake SuperiorLatest NewsNewsRecreational Hunting and FishingScience, Technology, ResearchWater Quality and Restoration Efforts
Offshore Decline: Great Lakes fish populations at risk from low nutrient levels
-Too many nutrients close to shore fuel algal blooms, but deeper waters have the opposite problem — fish aren’t getting enough to eat.
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Above Average: Great Lakes water temperatures keep high after record-breaking July
-Whether the warming trend will hold remains to be seen.
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Review Underway: Will IJC’s efforts be enough for flooded shoreline municipalities?
-Plan 2014 is a water level regulation plan, implemented in January 2017, for the Lake Ontario-St.Lawrence River system.
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Brian OwensInvasive SpeciesLake ErieLake HuronLake MichiganLake OntarioLake SuperiorLatest NewsNewsScience, Technology, ResearchU.S. and Canadian Federal Governments
State of the Lakes: Great Lakes stable, but rollbacks of protection will soon bite
-The 2019 State of the Great Lakes joint report by the U.S. EPA and Environmental and Climate Change Canada was published last week.
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Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and SailingGary Abud Jr.Great Lakes LearningLake ErieLake HuronLake MichiganLake OntarioLake SuperiorLatest NewsNews
Great Lakes Learning: Take to the lakes without a boat
-Can’t get out on the water this weekend? Tour the Great Lakes even without your own yacht.
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Cruise ShipsGary Abud Jr.Great Lakes LearningLake ErieLake HuronLake MichiganLake OntarioLake SuperiorLatest NewsNewsRecreation and Tourism
Great Lakes Learning: Take a cruise and learn about the lakes
-Follow and draw the routes and itineraries of Great Lakes cruises to help your youngsters learn more about the region’s history and scenery.
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Gary Abud Jr.Great Lakes LearningLake ErieLake HuronLake MichiganLake OntarioLake SuperiorLatest NewsNews
Great Lakes Learning: Water levels, currents and boating speed limits
-Knowing more about water and swimming can help keep you and your young ones safer this summer.
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Gary Abud Jr.Great Lakes LearningLake ErieLake HuronLake MichiganLake OntarioLake SuperiorLatest NewsNews
Great Lakes Learning: Which is the best of the 5 Great Lakes?
-Everyone can weigh in on their favorite lake in this fun debate that will inspire at-home learning too.