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 ...

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 ...

According to a release from Cruise the Great Lakes, the economic impact of ship voyages and port visits on the lakes should total over $230 million this year, a 15% increase from 2024.. John ...

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 ...

The Great Lakes remain well below comfortable — or even safe — swimming temperatures, according to water temperature monitoring. Swimming is most comfortable in lake waters at about 70 degrees ...

The U.S. Great Lakes Waterfront Trail initiative is a joint effort by CSG Midwest and eight Great Lakes states to develop a recreational trail.

Each year, thousands choose to explore the Great Lakes, finding themselves at the port of Milwaukee. "You know, it's different than an ocean cruise. So, it's smoother, ...

In April, the two great lakes saw a low level of 176.22 meters and a high level of 176.33 meters. These levels are below the long-term average for April recorded at 176.41 meters.

TOLEDO, Ohio — The National Museum of the Great Lakes (NMGL) is hosting a day of festivities for the grand opening of its expansion later this month. On Saturday, June 28, NMGL will celebrate ...

Crews have finally started efforts to reduce the invasive sea lamprey population in the Great Lakes after COVID-19 disruptions threatened the $5.1-billion fishing industry.

The Great Lakes Smart Ships Coalition is conducting follow-up exploration in Lake Superior this week, aiming to locate the wreckage of a plane that disappeared in 1968.

May 30/31 marks the anniversary of the devastating Great Lakes derecho that produced 130 mph winds. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays. Watch Now. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays.