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Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, History and Culture, Jack Nissen, Lighthouses, Museums and Cultural Institutions, News, Recreation and Tourism, Tourism, Who We Are and What We Do

Increased National Park visitation in Great Lakes Region

by Jack Nissen December 12, 2018November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Asian Carp, Authors, Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, Invasive Species, Jack Nissen, Lake Superior, News, Protect, Recreation and Tourism, Recreational Hunting and Fishing, Science, Technology, Research, Who We Are and What We Do

Prey fish species in Lake Superior are declining

by Jack Nissen November 27, 2018November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, James Proffitt, Lake Erie, News, Recreation and Tourism, Tourism, Video, Who We Are and What We Do

Lake Erie Steelhead fishing thriving through Great Lakes cooperation

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now November 20, 2018November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, feature, Food, Mary Ellen Geist, News, Recreation and Tourism, Who We Are and What We Do

Introducing: The Foods of the Great Lakes

by Mary Ellen Geist November 15, 2018November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Invasive Species, Jack Nissen, Lake Superior, News, Recreation and Tourism, Science, Technology, Research, Video, Who We Are and What We Do

Lake Superior Zebra Mussels: “A big disappointing surprise”

by Jack Nissen November 14, 2018November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Habitat Restoration, John Hartig, News, Play, Recreation and Tourism, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

A Great Lakes Moment from John Hartig

by John Hartig, Great Lakes Now November 14, 2018November 9, 2025
Posted inBeaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, News, Recreation and Tourism

Great Lakes drownings peaked in 2018. And the year’s not over.

by Jim Malewitz November 7, 2018November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, History and Culture, Jack Nissen, Lake Superior, Lighthouses, Museums and Cultural Institutions, Michigan, News, Protect, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Resource, Tourism, Who We Are and What We Do

Isle Royale’s Rockin’ Restoration

by Jack Nissen November 3, 2018November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, Jack Nissen, Lake Superior, Michigan, News, Protect, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Video, Who We Are and What We Do

Samaritans of the Inland Seas

by Jack Nissen October 26, 2018November 9, 2025
Posted inAlgae Blooms, Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, Climate Change, Latest News, News, Protect, Recreation and Tourism, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

New blue green algae blooms in Lake Superior

by Jack Nissen September 27, 2018November 9, 2025

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