Michigan Seeks Public Comment on Enbridge’s Line 5 Tunnel Project
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is inviting public input on two permit applications from Enbridge related to its proposal to construct a tunnel beneath the […]
Invasive Mussels Threaten the Future of Great Lakes Whitefish
Lake whitefish populations in Lakes Michigan and Huron are in steep decline, largely due to invasive quagga mussels that have decimated a key food source—plankton essential for the survival of […]
Farming and Climate Change Fuel Harmful Algal Blooms
Federal scientists have forecasted a mild to moderate harmful algal bloom (HAB) season for Lake Erie in 2025. However, experts caution that even moderate blooms, like the one that contaminated […]
BeBot the Beach Cleaning Robot Tackles Plastic Pollution
Plastic pollution in the Great Lakes is a growing environmental and public health concern, with most shoreline litter made up of plastic. While volunteers play a major role in cleaning […]
Restoring the Lake: Thunder Bay’s Environmental Turnaround
Thunder Bay, a city on the northwestern shore of Lake Superior, has undergone a dramatic transformation from one of the most polluted industrial zones on the Great Lakes to a […]
Artificial Reefs Offer New Hope for Lake Michigan’s Eroding Shoreline
Illinois has 63 miles of Lake Michigan coastline, much of which is lined with traditional erosion control structures like breakwaters and seawalls. While these are meant to protect the shore, […]
Great Lakes Commission 2025 Federal Priorities
The Great Lakes Commission released their 2025 Federal Priorities, which focus on safeguarding and improving the economic and environmental health of the Great Lakes basin. The Great Lakes provide drinking […]