Great Lakes News

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.…

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently published a draft report that explores different strategies for fending off Asian carp at the Brandon Road Lock and Dam near Joliet, Illinois.…

In June, the U.S. and Canadian governments released the “State of the Great Lakes 2017” report, an assessment of the health of the Lakes. Overall, the Great Lakes are assessed…

Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan shore is lined with charming, must-visit ports. One of these ports is Racine — ideally positioned between Chicago and Milwaukee. Known for its Kringle and Frank Llyod…

In May, the EPA issued a letter approving Ohio EPA’s impaired waters list; the list, however, excluded the open waters of Lake Erie, which have been plagued by harmful algal…