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Swimming drone explores underwater mountain in Lake Superior
In the middle of Lake Superior, near the boundary between Canadian and US waters, sits the Superior Shoal, a mountain that’s completely underwater. Known to some as the “Freshwater Everest,” filmmakers and researchers are now exploring it with underwater drones. Read the full story by Bridge Michigan.
Muskegon Lake off list of most polluted sites in the Great Lakes following decades of cleanup
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy announced Wednesday that, after decades of community engagement and cleanup efforts, a west Michigan Lake has been removed from a list of the most polluted sites in the Great Lakes region. Read the full story by Michigan Advance.
Belle Isle alligator found and sent to Westland ‘Great Lakes Serpentarium’
It’s ‘see ya later alligator’ for the newest resident at Detroit’s Belle Isle. An alligator was captured on cell phone footage by a woman who was paddle-boating at Belle Isle on Sunday. The animal has now been captured and found a new home in Westland, Michigan, at the Great Lakes Serpentarium. Read the full story by WJBK-TV – Detroit, MI.
Ohio DNR ‘still in the fight’ to use wetlands as a way of combating algal blooms
Despite a 55% cut to its portion of H2Ohio funding, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources is “still in the fight” to build, expand, or enhance wetlands as a means of controlling western Lake Erie algal blooms. Read the full story by The Toledo Blade.
Once abundant Lake Erie fish to be stocked Saturday at three Cuyahoga River sites
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources will release 2,000 fingerling sturgeon into the Cuyahoga River, hoping that in 15 to 20 years they will come back to reproduce. The goal is to reestablish a healthy sturgeon population in Lake Erie that was depleted starting in the 1800s. Read the full story by The Plain Dealer.
Man’s ‘Around the Lake in 8 Days’ bike ride raises $25K for charity
A Chicago man biked 1,000 miles around Lake Michigan in eight days, battling self-doubts and a major thunderstorm while raising $25,000 for the Michigan Credit Union Foundation. Read the full story by Great Lakes Echo.
Marine coalition says future of St. Lawrence-Great Lakes waterway requires major investment
A coalition of maritime groups says the St. Lawrence-Great Lakes waterway is the logistical and industrial backbone of North America and will require major infrastructure investments, a faster shift to new energy sources, and a stronger shipbuilding industry. Read the full story by the Welland Tribune.
Two new cruise lines will set sail from Milwaukee next year
American Cruise Lines is launching three Great Lakes cruise lines come 2026, two of which will depart from Milwaukee. Read the full story by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Matthew Felan steps down as CEO of Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance
The Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance has named an interim director as its longtime CEO has left for other opportunities after 11 years of service. Read the full story by MLive.
Omnibus budget with $51B spending plan passed by Michigan Legislature
The Michigan Legislature recently approved what was described as a compromise budget to fund the government and its agencies. Steep cuts were seen by the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. Read the full story by Michigan Advance.