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What does ice on Lake Superior tell us about climate change?
Ice on the Great Lakes, and Lake Superior specifically, is a great way to measure climate for the region. The last time Lake Superior completely froze over was 30 years ago in 1996. Read the full story by Minnesota Public Radio.
Flint residents invited to speak at public hearing on proposed water rate increases
Flint, Michigan, is known for having significantly higher-than-average water rates, with residents paying some of the highest water bills in the nation, even after the Flint Water Crisis. Residents are facing a proposed 6.83% rise in water rates in 2026. Read the full story by the Flint Courier News.
Warm weather compromises Lake Erie ice fishing
Rapidly warming temperatures have surprisingly compromised Lake Erie ice fishing from Toledo to Cleveland, and beyond, as rivers have opened up to help steadily shrink an unusually thick ice cover. Read the full story by the Plain Dealer.
DEC proposes changes to coolwater sportfish regulations
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the release of proposed changes to coolwater sportfish regulations that will help protect fish while spawning, increase the reproductive capacity of walleye in Lake Ontario’s eastern basin, and eliminate unnecessary special regulations. Read the full story by Lake Placid News.
Conservationists stock Great Lakes whitefish eggs in a northern Michigan river
Fisheries researchers are experimenting with stocking Great Lakes whitefish in a northern Michigan river to halt the crash of that population. Read the full story by MLive.
2026 Black Lake sturgeon season results announced
This year’s sturgeon season on Black Lake in Michigan ended at 8:48 a.m. on Saturday, February 7, after the harvest limit of six lake sturgeon had been reached in 48 minutes. Read the full story by the Iosco County News-Herald.
Ice caves’ brief return shows beauty and risk on Lake Superior
Rare ice formations, last seen a decade ago, draw huge crowds within hours off the Apostle Islands in Wisconsin. But volatile weather conditions force a swift shutdown as officials play it day-to-day. Read the full story by Wisconsin Public Radio.
Don’t put all your (fish) eggs in one basket
Saginaw Bay supports a productive fishery today, but much of its historic habitat was lost decades ago. Rock reefs are a critical habitat, and rebuilding reefs does not recreate the past — but it strengthens the ecological foundation needed to support resilient fish populations in the future. Read the full story by the Ludington Daily News.
Lake Erie shipwreck identified as 1867 Lorain-built vessel Clough
A newly discovered Lake Erie shipwreck has been confirmed as the Clough, a 125-foot stone-hauling vessel built in Lorain, Ohio, in 1867 that sank just one year later during the height of Great Lakes commerce. Read the full story by the Plain Dealer.
“DoorDash but for ships”: Detroit’s mail service for ships is the same since 1874
Freighters cruise up and down the Detroit River, returning from or headed to the Great Lakes. But what happens when those freighters need something from the mainland? It turns out these boats utilize a unique mail service in Detroit that has been operating for more than 150 years. Read the full story by the Michigan Public.