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Twenty-foot waves on the Great Lakes as fall turns to winter are not uncommon. But 20-foot waves on every Great Lake are. But that could be in the cards this weekend as a "once in a generation ...
The agency's preliminary report said the levels of Lakes Superior, Michigan-Huron, Erie and Ontario saw a small uptick for the month. Superior's average in April was 601.95 feet, up from 601.77 ...
4 Great Lakes news organizations land climate change reporting grants The grants focus on adapting to the impact of global warming trends, building on Poynter’s Beat Academy newsroom training ...
Four of the five Great Lakes are nominees for awards in USA Today’s 2023 “10-Best Reader’s Choice” in two categories.
Twenty-four facts you might not know about the Great Lakes: 1. Lake Huron was the first of the Great Lakes and was the first to be discovered by the early French explorers.
Four governors of Great Lakes states on Tuesday called on President Biden to prioritize improvements to the nation’s water infrastructure. In a letter to the president, Michigan Gov. Gretchen ...
The state is a boat lover's paradise, boasting four of the Great Lakes and 11,000 inland lakes, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. "In Michigan, ...
Mike Shoreman said he is raising awareness and money for mental health by becoming the first man with a disability to paddleboard across all 5 Great Lakes. Contributed photo. (Matt Wagner) Mike ...
Lake Ontario, the only Great Lakes that doesn’t border Michigan, is 802 feet deep. For reference, the towers of the Golden Gate Bridge are 746 feet tall so they would easily fit under its waves.
Biologists today believe the Great Lakes’ sea lamprey population has been cut by 90% by the lampricide. Still, it’s important for the ecosystem to prevent as much spread as possible.