Mar 6, 2026 | Daily News
For decades, a key provision of the Clean Water Act has allowed states to weigh in on, and sometimes derail, federal water permits. Now the Trump administration is poised to roll back that power. Opponents of the move, including Minnesota, say it could imperil their...
Mar 6, 2026 | Daily News
An agreement approved by some Wisconsin counties would allow the oil company Enbridge to reimburse local law enforcement for equipment, training, and policing costs related to potential protests during construction of a rerouted section of the Line 5 pipeline. Critics...
Mar 6, 2026 | Daily News
A coalition representing more than 400 mayors and cities across the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence region met with members of congress and senators to share top priorities, including the impact proposed port fees would have on Great Lakes shipping and regional economies...
Mar 6, 2026 | Daily News
On Great Lakes Day, the Great Lakes Commission convened in Washington, D.C., to discuss future policies impacting the lakes with leaders and lawmakers. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy is working against invasive species and threats to...
Mar 6, 2026 | Daily News
The proposed Great Lakes Way trail system in southeast Michigan still lacks a permanent organization to coordinate and steward the project, raising concerns about long-term management and promotion. Supporters say establishing a dedicated lead group is essential to...
Mar 6, 2026 | Daily News
U.S. Coast Guard ice-breaking operations on the Great Lakes have been reduced after two cutters experienced mechanical failures, limiting the fleet’s ability to keep shipping routes open during heavy winter ice. The breakdowns occurred in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan,...
Mar 6, 2026 | Daily News
In New York, a dedicated group of local conservationists is making positive waves in Dunkirk Harbor on Lake Erie, all with the goal of bringing more steelhead back to local waters for years to come. Read the full story by the Dunkirk Observer.
Mar 6, 2026 | Daily News
The Nature Conservancy in Ohio will host two open houses to share updates and answer community members’ questions about coastal wetland developments and plans in Sandusky Bay. The projects are part of the Sandusky Bay Initiative, an effort to improve the health of the...
Mar 6, 2026 | Daily News
A shipwreck hunter discovered the wreck of the Lac La Belle, a luxury steamer that sank in 1872 in Lake Michigan, about 20 miles off the Wisconsin coast, after searching for nearly 60 years. The well-preserved wreck, first located in 2022 and recently documented with...
Mar 6, 2026 | Daily News
The Great Lakes Children’s Museum in Traverse City, Michigan, has opened a new exhibit that allows children to explore maritime history through hands-on investigation of a Great Lakes shipwreck. Read the full story by MLive.
