Sea Grant has come a long way since it began in March 1966. In honor of its achievements so far, the organization has launched a yearlong celebratory campaign looking back…
Beach-goers on Lake Michigan might have to contend with less sand and more water this summer. According to the Army Corps of Engineers, the lake has risen 4 feet since…
The fight against Asian carp rages on: Scientists in La Crosse, Michigan, are now using carbonation to combat the spread of the invasive species. Bighead and silver Asian carp have…
The 2016 Lake Michigan Lighthouse Map & Circle Tour is now available at wmta.org. This free travel map is a complete source for discovering the lighthouses that dot the Lake…
In March, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that its Natural Resources Conservation Service would provide $41 million for a three-year initiative to improve water quality in the Western…
Bob Dougherty, the founder of EdgeWater and Everglades Boats, passed away in March at the age of 85. Many consider Dougherty a mover and shaker in the boating industry. Dougherty…
The founders of BareItAll Petfoods believe they have discovered a solution to the invasive Asian carp population: Dog treats. The company produces three different sizes of treats (crunchers, crisps and…
The Great Lakes Commission has launched ErieStat, an information platform that will be used to track progress made toward meeting the goal of reducing phosphorus loads in the Western Lake…
A group of nine innovative secondary school students from Mississauga, Ontario, think they’ve found the solution to microbead pollution in the Great Lakes. The student team has worked together for…
There’s a new mighty addition to the Great Lakes Children’s Museum in Traverse City, Michigan. Visitors can now check out the “Mini-Mac,” a scaled-down version of the “Mighty Mac” Mackinac…
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