Jan 22, 2024 · Lake Erie is behind its typical freezing schedule. The schedule depends on different weather patterns, according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Director of Communications Jennifer Day.

The Great Lakes Now monthly television program is produced by Detroit PBS in partnership with a network of PBS affiliates around the region. Shooting on location in eight states and Canada, the magazine-style show brings viewers stories about the recreational, economic, scientific, political and environmental issues related to the Great Lakes and drinking water.

Salty Visitors. SEGMENT 2 | Lake Huron, Port Huron, St.Clair River, Lake St. Clair, Detroit River, Detroit. When the St. Lawrence Seaway opened in 1959, it meant that oceangoing vessels—with captains unfamiliar with the Great Lakes—would be sailing into these freshwater seas.

Nov 22, 2024 · After decades of work, fishery managers say lake trout have fully recovered in most of Lake Superior after the invasive, fish-killing sea lamprey decimated their numbers.

Oct 24, 2024 · Since the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway, about 65% of aquatic invasive species were introduced to the Great Lakes via ballast water. The 2000s saw stricter ballast legislation in Canada and the United States. Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the finalization of national ballast standards, in order to further control the release of pollutants and invasive species.

Apr 16, 2024 · An introduction to “A Year in the Wild Kitchen of the Great Lakes” — a content series in partnership with expert forager Lisa M. Rose with the mission of nurturing a deeper connection with the natural world through the lens of foraging.

Nov 20, 2024 · Waves of Change is an online interview series highlighting the diverse faces and perspectives shaping the environmental justice movement throughout the Great Lakes region.. This month, we spoke with Tom Grotewohl, a resident of Wakefield Township in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and founder of the Protect the Porkies campaign.. Listen to the full interview:

Nov 5, 2024 · Deep public concern. None of the 20-some people who spoke at a virtual public hearing last week supported the mine, and many said the air permitting process wasn’t enough to protect the area or the people there. Highland Copper declined to comment for this story, citing a wish to let EGLE’s permitting process play out.

Oct 25, 2024 · SMITH: The only thing that was lacking is Mitch had to sign the score sheet for it to be officially entered in state records. HOWARD: But Mitch never entered the score. The biggest challenge to Mitch’s world record claim came around this time too. Even without the official record, Mitch had already made some money off the buck, the Record-Eagle reported.

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