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Is Lake Erie very deep? What to know about the shallowest Great Lake

May 21, 2025 | Daily News

Lake Erie, the smallest of the Great Lakes, borders only a small strip of southeast Michigan’s coast, but contains rich opportunities for waterfront recreation and exploration. Read the full story by the Detroit Free Press.


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