After five years of steady drops, the lake has returned to average levels and could even stay below the mean this summer. For the month of April, the average water level for Lake Michigan/Huron — ...

Great Lakes scientists gathered in Milwaukee to discuss resilience in the lakes and scientific research amid proposed federal ...

Above: Satellite view of the Great Lakes on a recent clear day (December 22, 2019), showing less than 2% overall ice cover, about normal for this point in the winter, mainly in Green Bay and ...

Officials see below-average water levels compared to 2024 for the Great Lakes. Here are the updated levels for June.

The Great Lakes water levels have started their seasonal rise as the snow has melted and spring rains begin. The typical Great Lakes water cycle has water levels going down through fall and winter ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Great Lakes reached their highest ice coverage in three years on Feb. 22, hitting 52.23%. Warming temperatures have caused that percentage to shrink to nearly zero. With continuing above ...