Long-term forecasts of less rain leads researchers to predict there will be a less severe outbreak of harmful cyanobacterial blooms.
Great Lakes Moment: The imperiled mussels of the Detroit River
Researchers see hope still for the Detroit River’s native freshwater mussels and say remediation efforts could be a big opportunity for the endangered mussels.
Energy News Roundup: Indiana sees price hikes, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Ohio struggle with solar
Catch the latest in Great Lakes energy news in Great Lakes Now’s fortnightly headline roundup.
Homes, Invaders: The Great Lakes Now Episode Quiz
Test your knowledge on sea lamprey, housing, birding and more.
Soaring Fertilizer Prices Could Deliver ‘Silver Lining’ For Emissions, But Farmers Struggle to Limit Use
The sudden rise in fertilizer prices could have implications for global emissions by reducing how much of it farmers use in their fields. But experts say there’s more to the picture.
Around the Lakes: Trails to follow for the best view of birds
This summer, plan your vacations along any of these trails for the best bird-watching experience.
Water test: a long history and hopeful future of human impact on Great Lakes ecology
Much has changed since the Treaty of Washington was signed in 1836, notably because of invasive mussels. But human activity changed the Great Lakes long before then.
Mapping the Great Lakes: How old are our cities?
Aging housing is prevalent all around the region, but in some cities the old infrastructure lingers more than in others.
Great Lakes water levels could increase on average from 19 to 44 centimeters in the next few decades, study says
By treating them more like the oceans, researchers are trying to better predict future Great Lakes water levels.
Study suggests phosphorous reduction alone could lead to more toxic algae
A new study says efforts to reduce harmful algae blooms by limiting phosphorous in Lake Erie could result in more toxic algae.



