News

How much ice should we expect to see on the Great Lakes this winter?

Published on November 23, 2016
Last really big ice cover winter for the Great Lakes was 2013-2014 where over 92% of the Lakes were frozen over.
Archive at the National Museum of the Great Lakes contains 300 years of maritime history

Published on November 23, 2016
Museum combines robust research with a simple but effective outreach philosophy: Educate and entertain.
Detroit museum highlights importance of maritime history in Michigan

Published on November 15, 2016
Among collections are biographies of more than 20,000 ships that have sailed on Great Lakes.
LEAD forum brings leaders together to benefit four county region

Published on November 9, 2016
Participants at a civic forum discussed strengths, challenges, and opportunities for Lake, Mason, Newaygo, and Oceana counties.
Great Lakes freighters - and crews - get ready for 'winter layup'

Published on November 7, 2016
After another successful year, our Great Lakes Education schoolships join in this annual rite.
What is the first impression of your community?

Published on November 3, 2016
I-69 Thumb region partners with MSU Extension for assessments of communities through the eyes of first time visitors.
Waterfowl die-off on Lake Michigan shores linked to type E botulism

Published on November 2, 2016
Disease confirmed in Michigan’s Leelanau, Delta, Schoolcraft counties affecting loons, other migrating fowl.
What will the Lake Michigan salmon stocking cut mean for Michigan anglers?

Published on October 27, 2016
Mass marking of Chinook salmon sheds new light on the relative importance of Chinook salmon stocked in Michigan.
Looking to boost tourism revenue? Start with placemaking

Published on October 10, 2016
In the New Economy, placemaking must be part of an economic development strategy. For the tourism industry, businesses and communities can enhance the tourist experience through placemaking, which serves as a population attraction strategy.
Innovation, excitement to begin at Boardman River System in Traverse City – Part 1

Published on October 4, 2016
River selected for 10-year pioneering experiment to create, evaluate state-of-the-art ways to block invasive species while allowing others to migrate.