Indigenous Water Governance in the Great Lakes Basin: Treaty Rights, Stewardship, and Policy
The Great Lakes basin is home to dozens of Indigenous nations whose connections to these waters predate European contact by…
Lake Erie Harmful Algal Blooms: 2025 Season Review and 2026 Phosphorus Reduction Progress
Lake Erie’s western basin experiences harmful algal blooms (HABs) each summer, driven primarily by phosphorus-laden agricultural runoff entering the lake…
Microplastics in Great Lakes Drinking Water: Latest Research and Health Implications
Microplastic contamination in the Great Lakes has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental research priorities in freshwater science….
Cross-Border Trade Between Ontario and the Great Lakes States: 2026 Economic Analysis
Cross-border trade between Ontario and the Great Lakes states of Michigan, Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania represents one of the…
Great Lakes Governance: Treaties, Water Compacts, and Indigenous Rights in the Basin
The Great Lakes basin is governed by a complex web of overlapping jurisdictions that includes two federal governments, eight U.S….
Wind Energy Development Along the Great Lakes: Capacity, Offshore Projects, and Environmental Assessment
The Great Lakes region hosts one of North America’s most significant and growing wind energy sectors, driven by strong and…
PFAS Forever Chemicals in Great Lakes Drinking Water: Contamination Data and Safety Guidelines
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, the class of synthetic chemicals commonly known as PFAS or “forever chemicals,” have been detected in…
Climate Change in the Great Lakes Region: Temperature Trends, Water Level Variability, and Adaptation
The Great Lakes basin’s climate is changing measurably, with consequences that affect everything from water levels and ice coverage to…
Invasive Zebra and Quagga Mussels in the Great Lakes: Status, Ecological Impact, and Control Efforts
Zebra mussels and quagga mussels, two closely related invasive species native to the Black Sea region of Eastern Europe, have…
Hamilton Ontario Housing Market 2026: Prices, Trends, and Affordability Analysis
The residential real estate market in Hamilton, Ontario, one of the largest cities in the Great Lakes region, entered 2026…