Mar 27, 2020 | Daily News
Across Michigan, government leaders, elected officials and emergency managers are nervous, too. They’re looking at ongoing record or higher than average Great Lakes levels, knowing that the next two months will be pivotal for flooding risks and erosion damage. Read...
Mar 27, 2020 | Daily News
Mayor Lori Lightfoot has shut down the city’s lakefront trails and parks, the popular 606 trail and downtown’s Riverwalk “until further notice,” warning the spread of coronavirus at the crowded spaces was putting the city in danger. Read the...
Mar 27, 2020 | Daily News
The Blue Water Bridge will no longer accept cash transactions from any travelers to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. Customers who attempt to pay with cash will be prohibited from crossing. To further reduce the risk of transmission, MDOT is asking...
Mar 27, 2020 | Daily News
The Lake Erie Committee of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission set its lakewide Total Allowable Catch (TAC) on Thursday for Ohio and the other state and provincial members of the Lake Erie Committee. The walleye TAC is a 20% boost over last year’s 8.5 million fish,...
Mar 27, 2020 | Daily News
Michigan DNR chief of parks and recreation Ron Olson said there has been an increase of fishers in a time where unemployment claims have surged. If fishermen and other outdoor enthusiasts do not follow social distancing protocols, restrictions could be implemented....
Mar 27, 2020 | Daily News
According to the Toledo Lucas County Port Authority, when it comes to the inspection of cargo ships, the crew will now be checked out as well as the cargo. Agencies like the Coast Guard and Customs will be making sure the crew is healthy, and in some cases the crew...
Mar 27, 2020 | Daily News
The International Joint Commission is hosting a webinar on high water levels in Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River on April 3rd, 2020. Canadian Co-Chair Pierre Béland and U.S. Co-Chair Jane Corwin will host the event, with a French language webinar taking place...
Mar 26, 2020 | Daily News
A Traverse City native is taking it upon himself to help clean up our waters. Read the full story by WWTV – TV – Cadillac, MI.
Mar 26, 2020 | Daily News
If you’re interested in using more Great Lakes-related lessons in your at-home learning these days; here are three upcoming webinars that will be focusing on how to teach students remotely about the Great Lakes using the lessons in our collection. Read the full story...
Mar 26, 2020 | Daily News
While all sorts of entertainment and enrichment centers around the Great Lakes are closed in response to the coronavirus crisis, many of them are offering free online programs, activities and tours for the public to enjoy. Read the full story by Great Lakes Now.
