Great Lakes News

Michigan offers more than 8 million acres of publicly accessible lands, 12,000 miles of trails, 3,288 miles of Great Lakes shoreline and more, all of which generate $26.6 billion a…

Calling all New York boaters! If you travel on the Erie Canal System, the State of New York wants suggestions on how the 195-year-old waterway could be updated. Community engagement…

On April 10, 2019, Irwin Jacobs, best-known for his ownership of Genmar Holdings Co, died at the age of 77. Genmar Holdings Co. was once one of the largest manufacturers…

The former Port Darlington Marina located on Lake Ontario is under new ownership and has reopened as Bowmanville Marina. The marina offers 150 boat slips, full-service amenities, a newly remodeled…

On June 27, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a lawsuit against Enbridge’s dual pipeline system, Line 5, in Ingham County Circuit Court. Line 5 runs underneath the Straits of…

Got any old Lake Michigan coastal dune pictures? Scientists want them! Researchers at the Michigan Environmental Council, the West Michigan Environmental Action Council and Michigan State University want any old…

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to ride aboard a Great Lakes freighter? Now is your chance to find out! Enter the Soo Locks Visitors Center Association raffle for…

Sunseeker’s newest model, the Hawk 38, took two years of development, countless hours on the water, and three months to build — but the wait was worth it! The carbon…

Since its inception in 2003, the Ohio Clean Marinas has certified 79 marinas across the state with base, gold or platinum status. Last year the program added 13 marinas to…

With events planned for the entire year, there’s no limit to how you can join The Michigan Department of Natural Resources in celebrating 100 years of Michigan State Parks! Merchandise…