The Great Lakes reached their highest ice coverage (52.23%) since February 2022. Lake Superior was the last of the Great Lakes to become ice-free on May 11, 2025. As of June 6, 2025, water ...

Heat waves and cold spells are part of life on the Great Lakes. But new research from the University of Michigan shows that is true today in a fundamentally different way than it was even 30 years ...

Great Lakes scientists gathered in Milwaukee to discuss resilience in the lakes and scientific research amid proposed federal budget cuts. The conference, hosted by the International Association ...

Great Lakes cruises are projected to welcome over 22,000 passengers this year, a nearly 10% increase from 2024, with ships making more than 700 port visits in Michigan, Illinois, Minnesota, New ...

That same thing can and is happening in our Great Lakes region, as well. One of the big differences is we drink the water from the Great Lakes, so that is a big public health concern.” ...

Great Lakes water levels are currently below average compared to 2024, though the lakes overall saw a rise from spring melt. Lakes Michigan-Huron are 8 inches lower than last year, the largest ...

Every year, Great Lakes Brewing Co. in Ohio City shuts down for a short period of time for maintenance and a deep clean. But this year, there was a goal to do “a little bit more,” which includes ...

Posted: May 12, 2025 | Last updated: May 12, 2025 The menu refresh will feature a streamlined mix of bar snacks and small and large plates with a focus on ingredients from local growers and vendors.

In a statement to ProPublica, staffers from Toledo’s water system credited the Great Lakes lab and NOAA for alerting it to potential blooms near its intake days ahead of time.

Great Lakes Brewing Co. will temporarily close its brewpub for renovations and menu improvements on May 5, aiming for a soft reopening on May 14.

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 ...