Great Lakes News

The Alliance for the Great Lakes, a charity advocating for the protection of the Great Lakes and surrounding environment, has announced a successful end to its Summer of Water campaign.…

The Environmental Protection Agency has announced the discovery of a new non-native species in the Great Lakes. Rotifer Brachionus leydigii, a type of zooplankton commonly found in Europe and Asia,…

Offshore powerboat racer Keith Holmes of Nunica, Michigan was tragically killed in a racing accident on July 30 at the OPA Offshore sanctioned St. Clair River Classic race. The 30-year…

Dr. Justin Chaffin, research scientist for The Ohio State University’s Stone Lab and Ohio Sea Grant, along with partners across Ohio and Michigan, has received funding from the National Oceanic…

Despite a White House budget proposal to eliminate the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, the House Appropriations Committee voted to fully fund the program through September 2018. The bill will now move…

We want to learn about your furry friends on-board! Send a short write-up with your pet’s name and your home city, as well as a high-resolution photo (at least 1…

Boaters who want to show their love for the Great Lakes are urged to participate in the Alliance for the Great Lakes’ Summer of Water campaign. The Summer of Water…

High-tech gear and style aren’t just for luxury yachts anymore: In fact, Brig Boats’ new Eagle 10 flagship has both. Brig Boats is one of the top manufacturers of rigid-hull…

It looks like a Great Lakes secret is out, as more and more people are heading north to complete the Lake Superior Circle Tour. In fact, the Circle Tour is…

The Wisconsin Historical Society recently announced that The Lookout, a shipwreck off the coast of Wisconsin in Lake Michigan, has officially been added to the National Register of Historic Places.…