The lakes' frozen waters are currently impacting commercial traffic between ports across the Great Lakes in places like ...

The quick onset of wintery conditions has forced the USCG and the CCG to prioritize the use of their icebreaker ships for the ...

Fourteen marine contractors from across the country have submitted proposals to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) ...

Shippers of taconite from the iron range to the north have until Jan. 15 to get shipments throught the Soo Locks that allow ...

Congress is sending President Donald Trump bills to address marine debris and Great Lakes research after House passage on Monday, along with other natural resource measures. The House approved S. 216, ...

On the agenda are a pair of measures that already passed the Senate. The House will vote on a series of natural resource and conservation measures this week, including legislation on marine debris and ...

It looks like the Great Lakes region might get another relatively normal ice year − a relief given recent trends. The U.S. National Ice Center released its 2025-2026 seasonal outlook this week, ...

Seasonal ice has begun to form on Lake Superior, but the Great Lakes ice season has barely started. Historically, ice creation begins in earnest in early December and ice remains on the lakes until ...

Experts say the Great Lakes can be more dangerous than the open ocean due to their volatile nature. Waves on the Great Lakes are steeper and closer together, causing choppy conditions and a rougher ...

Global supply chains aren’t just under pressure—they’re being reset. Tariffs, once treated as short-term trade disputes, have turned into lasting disruptors. They’ve raised costs, reshaped sourcing ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Great Lake Michigan is considered Chicago's natural wonder. Renowned for its breathtaking views of the city's skyline and beaches, it serves as a recreational hub for swimming and ...

A report from the Alliance for the Great Lakes offers a blunt assessment of the challenges to come for vast but limited water resources. Great Lakes states don't have the data to inform key decisions, ...