Environment
Environment
Lake Erie’s western basin experiences harmful algal blooms (HABs) each summer, driven primarily by phosphorus-laden agricultural runoff entering the lake through the
February 19, 2026
Environment
Environment
The Great Lakes region hosts one of North America’s most significant and growing wind energy sectors, driven by strong and consistent wind
February 5, 2026
Climate & Weather
Climate & Weather
The Great Lakes basin’s climate is changing measurably, with consequences that affect everything from water levels and ice coverage to agricultural productivity
January 29, 2026
Environment
Environment
Zebra mussels and quagga mussels, two closely related invasive species native to the Black Sea region of Eastern Europe, have fundamentally altered
January 25, 2026
Environment
Environment
The Great Lakes hold approximately 21 percent of the world’s surface freshwater, making water quality monitoring across Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie,
January 15, 2026