New research has identified 6,453 oil spills of varying size across the Great Lakes. The researchers found that data on the specific amount of oil spilled during most of these […] ...

The Toledo Zoo and Aquarium’s annual Sturgeon Fest released 1,500 juvenile lake sturgeon into Ohio’s Maumee River to help restore the species’ historically depleted Lake Erie population. In ...

According to the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, the number of invasive, destructive sea lamprey is declining in the Great Lakes. In Lake Superior, the Commission said the 2026 adult sea […] ...

A new study found that chemical reactions between water and six types of fossil fuel-based plastic created particles that damaged red blood cells and proteins in laboratory tests. The study […] ...

Plastic pollution is a growing problem in the Great Lakes region. Microplastics threaten aquatic ecosystems, fish populations, and drinking water for millions of people. Plastic companies have largely ...

Science lovers got the opportunity to board the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Lake Explorer II—a Great Lakes research vessel—and learn about its operations to research harmful algal blooms, ...

A study reconstructing 125 years of Great Lakes data found that ice cover has declined much more rapidly over the past 30–40 years, although historical patterns also show natural fluctuations roughly ...

Clean water advocates are raising concerns about the impact of expanding data centers on drinking water supplies and Great Lakes ecosystems, citing their heavy water use and the potential for ...

Traverse City, Michigan, is working on multiple fronts to improve the Lower Boardman River, including habitat and shoreline improvements, retaining wall repairs, and public placemaking projects.

The Great Lakes Commission is calling for stronger efforts to combat harmful algal blooms and address a looming water workforce shortage following its 2026 Annual Meeting, held last week in […] ...

Cargo traffic on the St. Lawrence Seaway increased 3.5% through September 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, reaching nearly 24.9 million metric tons as vessel transits also rose […] ...

The Buffalo Water Board is suing 17 companies it accuses of contributing to PFAS contamination in Lake Erie, alleging chemicals used in firefighting foam have polluted the water supply serving […] ...