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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources surveys the Great Lakes fisheries every year between April and November. Crews from research stations in Marquette, Charlevoix, Alpena and Harrison ...

Explore the fascinating and extreme geography of the Great Lakes. From massive shorelines to deep waters, uncover the unique ...

At the Great Lakes Day summit, politicians and officials of all stripes gather in Washington, D.C., to demonstrate their commitment to the largest freshwater ecosystem on the planet. For years, ...

From litter to invasives, the Great Lakes have their share of problems. At least a few dozen "nurdles" were discovered in just two hours by a team of 17 volunteers on June 22, 2024. Zebra and quagga ...

Candy wrappers. Cigarette butts. Chip bags. The litter you see on the side of the street doesn’t just present a public nuisance where it’s dropped. It’s one of the more serious emerging pollution ...

Ocean Infinity’s Armada 8, flanked by Michigan Tech’s RV Soliton and another support vessel, travel through the Upper Entrance of the Keweenaw Waterway on their way out to begin their five-day mission ...

My Administration is committed to protecting the Great Lakes — the world’s largest surface freshwater system, and a highly valued shipping avenue, resource for fishing and recreation, and source of ...

This story has been updated with new information. All of the Great Lakes and Michigan's inland lakes are seeing warmer temperatures as we reach the peak of summer, making it warm enough for a beach ...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – The fight against invasive sea lampreys in the Grand River is getting a boost with a $2.1 million federal grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The funding to the ...