When the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement was passed in the 1970s, eutrophication was the big problem. Eutrophication occurs when too many nutrients enter a body of water, increasing the amount of ...

After a paltry year of ice coverage in 2024, this winter's freezing temperatures are having an impact across the Great Lakes.

Michigan advocate Laura Rubin reacts to the EPA’s five "pillars" plan that includes making the United States the "Artificial ...

Erik Grams has been taking trips to the Boundary Waters in Minnesota for over 30 years. It’s his favorite place in the world. But last year, during a fishing trip, there was a fatal accident that left ...

A new film explores a massive effort from scientists, governments, and small businesses to save the Great Lakes from invasive ...

Stunning satellite imagery reveals the aftermath of a deep freeze in Chicago, showcasing ice formations on Lake Michigan and snowfall across the city.

Above: Satellite view of the Great Lakes on a recent clear day (December 22, 2019), showing less than 2% overall ice cover, about normal for this point in the winter, mainly in Green Bay and ...

The Great Lakes are currently at 33.19% ice coverage, the highest point so far in 2025. This year's ice coverage is significantly higher than the past two years, with Lake Erie reaching 92.9% ...