February 4, 2019
Shipwreck Reappears on Michigan Beach
The spine of a sunken ship buried in sand is visible again. Researches first thought it was the remains of the LC Woodruff, which sank in Lake Michigan in November…
January 13, 2019
Ohio Promises $10 Million for Lake Erie
As part of the Healthy Lake Erie Fund, the State Controlling Board, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency approved $10 million to help clean…
January 9, 2019
America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 Signed into Law
President Trump has signed America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 into law. The piece of legislation includes the Water Resources Development Act of 2018 and provides funding for infrastructure projects,…
January 7, 2019
Bob Clemons: 1926-2018
The boating world lost a longtime boater, businessman and industry great; Robert L. “Bob” Clemons, 92, of Catawba Island, passed away on October 8, 2018. Clemons was the founder of…
January 3, 2019
Beneteau Announces Antares will be built in Michigan
During the 2018 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in October, Beneteau announced that it plans to build Antares outboard models at its facilities in Cadillac, Michigan, within the next year.
December 19, 2018
Le Boat expands
Le Boat — operator of self-drive river and canal cruises — has expanded its Canadian operations. In 2019, Le Boat will add four new boats to its Canadian fleet, as…
December 15, 2018
Michigan Governor Signs Oil Pipeline Bill
A panel will oversee the construction of an oil pipeline between Lake Huron and Lake Michigan in the Straits of Mackinac, as Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder signed a bill appointing…
December 15, 2018
Don’t Steal Parts From a Shipwreck!
Two men have been ordered to pay almost $2,500 in fines and complete 20 hours of community service for taking ribbing from a shipwreck. The wreckage was that of the…
December 7, 2018
Study Shows Economic Impact of GLRI
Helping the environment pays off. According to a Great Lakes Commission study, every federal dollar spent on Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) projects produces $3.35 of additional economic activity in…