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The United States and Canada are moving to ban microbeads -- the tiny plastic bits in toothpaste and facewash that are big water polluters. Now scientists…
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Climate change is an issue of concern for many around the world. Scientists say that in the Great Lakes region, evidence of the change can be seen every…
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The holiday season can be a happy time for many. But it also can create problems for the environment. Angelica Morrison from Great Lakes Today explains…
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On the small islands in the Great Lakes, ferry service is shutting down and tourism is grinding to a halt. Elizabeth Miller of Great Lakes Today was on…
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Water levels in Lake Ontario have been regulated since the 1950s, and a new plan was announced Thursday. Not everyone is happy about it. The plan is…
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The Great Lakes have their own miniature version of tsunamis – more than 100 times per year. That’s according to new research led by the University of…
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Advocates for the Great Lakes are watching the presidential election, and they hope the next president supports them in managing invasive species,…
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Nearly 200 invasive plants and animals have found new homes in the Great Lakes region. Now an environmental group is fighting back with the power of…
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Each year, ports on the Great Lakes dredge tons of material to keep shipping lanes open. But disposing of the spoils is a big problem. The Port of Toledo…
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Summers along the Great Lakes include fishing, boating and dangerous algae blooms that can shut down beaches. They're are caused by excess phosphorous, a…