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Posted inChar-Koosta News, History and Culture, Indigenous Communities, Invasive Species, Latest News, News, Recreation and Tourism, Science, Technology, Research

A record number of mussel-fouled watercraft have been intercepted at state inspection stations this summer

by Char-Koosta News October 12, 2021
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Featured, Fish, Birds and Animals, James Proffitt, Lake Erie, Latest News, News, Ohio, Recreation and Tourism, Recreational Hunting and Fishing, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Who We Are and What We Do

Walleye Windfall: 2021 sees another big hatch of fish in Lake Erie

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now October 8, 2021November 9, 2025
Posted inDetroit River, Featured, Latest News, News, Recreation and Tourism, Recreational Hunting and Fishing, Region

How to Magnet Fish: A guide to attracting junk and cleaning up local waterways

by Jacob Carah September 29, 2021November 9, 2025
Posted inAP, Article, Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, Indiana, Lake Michigan, News, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

US Steel shuts down Indiana plant after wastewater discharge

by The Associated Press September 28, 2021
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, COVID-19, Featured, History and Culture, James Proffitt, Latest News, News, Recreation and Tourism, Who We Are and What We Do

Summer Fun Yet to Come: As times change, so do boat shows

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now September 28, 2021November 9, 2025
Posted inBudget, COVID-19, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Latest News, Michigan, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Recreation and Tourism, Region

Michigan parks are popular, but underfunded. They want some COVID money.

by Bridge Michigan September 23, 2021
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Featured, Fish, Birds and Animals, James Proffitt, Latest News, News, Ohio, Recreation and Tourism, Recreational Hunting and Fishing, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Who We Are and What We Do

Tips, Tricks, Recipes: Want to know how to eat Great Lakes fish?

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now September 21, 2021November 9, 2025
Posted inBeaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Latest News, Michigan, News, Recreation and Tourism, Region

Michiganders to face tickets next spring for swimming in dangerous waves

by Bridge Michigan September 18, 2021
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, COVID-19, Featured, James Proffitt, Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Ontario, Lake Superior, Latest News, Recreation and Tourism, Who We Are and What We Do

Great Lakes Breakdowns: There’s a thin line between affordable and not for boat tows

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now September 17, 2021November 9, 2025
Posted inAP, Article, Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, Chicago, Feature-Chicago, Illinois, Lake Michigan, News, Recreation and Tourism, Region

Chicago resists putting life rings at risky lake piers

by The Associated Press September 10, 2021

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