Great Lakes News

After months of back and forth, Congress approved a spending budget that includes $300 million for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. This budget will last until September, when negotiations will…

In a March draft report, the Ohio EPA declared Lake Erie’s Western Basin (from the Michigan/Ohio state line to the Marblehead Lighthouse) impaired for recreation “due to harmful algae and…

The “Wake Up to Savings” event announced by the Yamaha Marine Group pertains to new, four-stroke Yamaha outboards with horsepower between 2.5 and 150. A credit up to $750 (based…

Dometic’s CFX-75DZW cooler can keep drinks cool even during a long day out on the water. It can be used as a refrigerator or a deep freezer. Up to 113…

After decades of searching, shipwreck hunters have finally found the remains of the Margaret Olwill, a steamship that went down in Lake Erie in 1899. Shipwreck hunter Rob Ruetschle found…

Charles D. Strang, Jr. is credited with drawing up the first design for the sterndrive engine, which is today an industry staple. Strang, Jr. passed away on March 11, 2018…

The new Sportjet 435 from Williams Jet Tenders are being delivered to customers who got an early jump on ordering one this year. Making its debut at London and Dusseldorf…

Manitowoc Marine, a family owned full-service marina, has bought Marinette, Wisconsin-based Nestegg Marine.  “Almost every aspect of the Nestegg’s business mirrors Manitowoc’s current operation,” says Manitowoc Marina’s president, Rich Larsen.…

Last year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a draft plan to prevent Asian carp from entering Lake Michigan and the Great Lakes. So far, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin and…

Thousands of concerned citizens gathered at the Traverse City Opera House and over 30 satellite locations on April 23 for “Retire Line 5” parties. The events coincided with the 65th…