This research shows that the spatial extent of lake heatwaves has increased two-fold on average in the Great Lakes from 1995-2021, which could have widespread implications for heat-related impacts on aquatic species. It finds that the maximum spatial extent of lake...
This study uses a model of lake-atmosphere interactions to understand how lake surface temperature affects the Great Lakes regional summer climate. It finds that lake surface temperature variation influences atmospheric temperatures and moisture at a local scale while...
This review summarizes what is known and poses key questions on what is unknown about the Great Lakes during their 3–6 months of winter. It suggests that ice cover controls numerous aspects of large temperate lake ecology and that the effects of ice cover reduction...
This study examines how climate change and land-use changes have impacted the hydrology of the Credit River watershed in Ontario, Canada. It finds increasing trends in temperature, precipitation and evapotranspiration for different months and seasons from 1950-2019...
This research examines whether the Clean Water Act (CWA) in Ontario, Canada is an example of collaborative watershed governance, with a focus on rural communities. Its findings suggest that the CWA’s source protection planning process improved communication,...
This article estimates the potential impacts of lower lake levels on Great Lakes shipping from simulations of a recent year’s international cargo movements. It finds that when comparing a base case with no climate change to various climate change scenarios, projected...
This paper discusses how an integrated model of atmosphere, land, and lake could provide critical information to inform decisions regarding climate adapatations in the Great Lakes region. It recommends the development of modeling tools that will improve long-term...
This study examines Lake whitefish, walleye, and smallmouth bass to assess the potential effects of climate change on guilds of Great Lakes cold, cool, and warm-water fishes, respectively. Its projections suggest these fishes will find increased thermally suitable...
This article includes the results of 32 interviews with water and climate scientists as well as economists to better understand the ties between resilience and the economy in the Great Lakes region. Its findings suggest the importance of addressing the true economic...
This study uses several climate change scenarios and recent data on the pattern and volume of cargo movements to estimate the economic impact on Canadian commercial navigation in the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence system. It finds that future projected lower water levels...
