The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy has reported progress on multiple longtime areas of concern in ...

On Sunday, Jan. 4, Great Lake researchers reported a total ice coverage of 15.77%, the highest percentage of the season that ...

As Michigan looks ahead to the new year, state environmental officials are laying out priorities for protecting the water ...

Conservation experts report more than a dozen captive-reared Great Lakes piping plovers released in 2025 have been spotted ...

Some of the most dangerous ice, according to outdoors officials, is what's known as "shelf ice" forming along the Great Lakes ...

The funding is intended to ensure the center may continue conducting critical research that supports Great Lakes fisheries.

It was a year of growing challenges as well as comeback stories in the Great Lakes. While Detroit welcomed a large new park, ...

Yes. Though, it is rare for the entire lake system to freeze over, ice coverage can still reach 90% or more. According to GLERL's records, two lakes have frozen over completely: Lake Superior in 1973 ...

Heading to the beach for Labor Day weekend? Michigan's lakes are starting their long trend toward cooler temperatures, but remain warm enough for an enjoyable swim, according to a group that tracks ...

Some of the best surfing is possible during those icy, windy months before the lakes freeze over. Those willing to face the frost actually help boost beachside communities.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WILX) - Michigan State is making its 49th all-time Great Lakes Invitational appearance this season, a ...