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Cleaning each of the Great Lakes

On: June 17, 2026

Ongoing efforts to clean up pollution around all five Great Lakes have focused on volunteer-led shoreline cleanups and community engagement campaigns aimed at removing litter and raising awareness about plastic pollution. Organizers say it’s about more than collecting trash—it’s intended to build long-term stewardship of the Great Lakes. Read the full story by WZMQ-TV – Marquette, MI.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260617-nine-cleaning-great-lakes

Hannah Reynolds

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources certifies nine new state record fish

On: June 17, 2026

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources certified nine new state-record fish this spring, including records for species such as lake trout, lake sturgeon, bluegill, black crappie, and bigmouth buffalo. Seven of the records were set in the catch-and-release category, while two were certified by weight, highlighting both strong angling opportunities and the growing popularity of Minnesota’s expanded record fish program. Read the full story by KNSI – St. Cloud, Minnesota.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260617-nine-new-state-record-fish

Hannah Reynolds

Fertilizer spill caused fish kill in river flowing to Lake Michigan, DNR says

On: June 17, 2026

A fertilizer spill from an agricultural operation caused a significant fish kill in a tributary that flows into Lake Michigan, prompting an investigation by state environmental officials. According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, fertilizer leaked into a waterway through a drainage system, depleting oxygen levels and killing fish downstream. Read the full story by MLive.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260617-fertilizer-spill-lake-michigan

Hannah Reynolds

Heading to beach for Juneteenth? These spots have bacteria advisories

On: June 17, 2026

Several Michigan beaches have been placed under swimming advisories or closures due to elevated levels of E. coli bacteria, which can increase the risk of illness for swimmers. The advisories encourage residents to check the state’s BeachGuard monitoring system before heading out. Read the full story by the Detroit Free Press.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260617-juneteenth-bacteria-advisories

Hannah Reynolds

Clayton, Ogdensburg among stops on American Cruise Lines new Great Lakes Tour

On: June 17, 2026

American Cruise Lines has added Clayton and Ogdensburg, New York, as stops on a new nine-day Great Lakes and Thousand Islands cruise launching in 2026. The itinerary will showcase the St. Lawrence River region, Thousand Islands attractions, Lake Ontario, and Niagara Falls, bringing new tourism opportunities to North Country communities. Read the full story by WWTI-TV – Watertown, NY.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260617-american-cruise-line-great-lakes-tour

Hannah Reynolds

Enbridge says 500 at work on construction of Line 5 reroute in northern Wisconsin

On: June 17, 2026

Enbridge has about 500 workers on site constructing its controversial Line 5 reroute in northern Wisconsin, with crews clearing land and preparing for drilling on a new 41-mile pipeline segment designed to bypass the reservation of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Read the full story by Wisconsin Public Radio.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260617-enbridge-line-5-wisconsin

Hannah Reynolds

Lake Ontario has peaked, HCA says; Beach Strip flooding expected to ease this summer

On: June 15, 2026

In Ontario, Hamilton Beach Strip residents pumping floodwater from their basements should see conditions ease this summer — the Hamilton Conservation Authority says Lake Ontario levels have peaked and are beginning to fall. Read the full story by The Public Record.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260615-ontario-water-levels

Continuing bluff erosion at Cudahy’s Sheridan Park creates unease

On: June 15, 2026

On the south shore of Milwaukee’s Lake Michigan shoreline, residents and city officials are concerned about the accelerated erosion of bluffs that officials say could cost more than $20 million to stabilize. Read the full story by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260615-bluff-erosion

Michigan’s swamps are disappearing. Don’t belittle the loss, experts say

On: June 15, 2026

Students and researchers at Central Michigan University monitor the health of Michigan’s disappearing wetlands, which help filter water and limit flooding. Read the full story by the Detroit News.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260615-michigan-swamps

Michigan researchers, boaters count on NOAA data. Trump wants to cut $1.3B

On: June 15, 2026

Some groups that do research and collect data on the Great Lakes face existential threats as the federal budgeting process for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration gets underway. A proposed budget request from President Donald Trump would zero out programs that scientists say are the foundation of weather observations, water quality, maritime safety and recreation on the Great Lakes. Read the full story by Bridge Michigan.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260615-noaa-funding

BGSU research could help farmers cut fertilizer costs and reduce Lake Erie algal blooms

On: June 15, 2026

A geology student’s thesis project is using satellite and drone imagery to conduct a geospatial analysis of nutrients on farm fields, a dataset that can give farmers a pinpoint reading of exactly where their fields need fertilizer, directly addressing the issue of nutrient runoff and reducing a major expense for farms. Read the full story by the Toledo Blade.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260615-nutrient-runoff

On Menominee Lakes, wild rice is coming back. It isn’t easy.

On: June 15, 2026

Pollution, development, broken treaties, and climate change have contributed to the disappearance of wild rice from the lakes on which it grows, but the Menominee tribe is trying a new technique to bring it back to the waters of northern Wisconsin. Read the full story by Circle of Blue.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260615-menominee-wild-rice

Hundreds of western Wisconsin residents gather to celebrate local culture, reject data centers

On: June 15, 2026

Hundreds of western Wisconsin residents attended an event Saturday to learn about organizing against data center construction. Read the full story by the Wisconsin Examiner.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260615-wi-community-datacenter

Lake Erie water level is trending higher. What to expect this summer.

On: June 15, 2026

According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, from the months of April to May the water levels in Lake Erie have risen 7 inches to a max level of 572.21 feet, three inches above the long-term average. Read the full story by the Erie-Times News.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260615-erie-water-levels

High levels of PFAS found at Kalamazoo property bordering river

On: June 12, 2026

A contaminated property along the Kalamazoo River in Kalamazoo, Michigan, has been considered a superfund site by the Environmental Protection Agency since 1983. New testing shows the property also includes PFAS contamination. Read the full story by MLive.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260612-kalamazoo-pfas

Study confirms bloody red shrimp has established population in Lake Superior

On: June 12, 2026

A new study has confirmed that the invasive bloody red shrimp has established a self-sustaining population in Lake Superior, raising fresh questions about how the species could affect the Great Lakes ecosystem. Read the full story by CBC News.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260612-invasive-shrimp

Michigan Republicans target wetland protections with broad rollback

On: June 12, 2026

When the U.S. Supreme Court weakened federal protections for wetlands three years ago, state law in Michigan held the line. Lawmakers are now trying to redraw that line with a multi-bill push. Read the full story by MLive.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260612-mi-wetlands-protections

Steel pollution still plagues Northwest Indiana

On: June 12, 2026

Water and air pollution caused by steel production has been negatively affecting residents of Northwest Indiana for over a century. Environmental advocates say the damage continues. Read the full story by Great Lakes Echo.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260612-indiana-steel-pollution

World’s largest nuclear station proposed for Lake Ontario shore

On: June 12, 2026

The world’s largest nuclear power generating station has been proposed for Wesleyville, Ontario, on the shore of Lake Ontario. Read the full story by the Watertown Daily Times.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260612-ontario-nuclear-proposal

Oneida County Health Department to monitor five public beaches for E. coli this summer

On: June 12, 2026

The Oneida County Health Department in New York will be testing the water once a week for E. coli at five public beaches this summer. Read the full story by WXPR – Rhinelander, WI.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260612-oneida-beach-testing

Judge recommends Public Service Commission reject Consumers dam sales

On: June 12, 2026

An administrative law judge recommended that Michigan regulators reject Consumers Energy’s sale of 13 hydropower dams. The proposed sale is to a Maryland-based private equity firm, which critics argue poses financial and operational risks. Read the full story by the Detroit Free Press.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260612-dam-sales

Researchers look for ‘zombie fish,’ find beer can during dive to deepest point in Lake Superior

On: June 12, 2026

Researchers and documentarians sent a remotely-operated vehicle down to the bottom of Lake Superior to explore the depths and look for deep water siscowet, a type of lake trout. Read the full story by WKAR – East Lansing, MI.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260612-superior-zombie-fish

DNR wants input on use of PFAS funding

On: June 12, 2026

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will host a virtual listening session to gather input on how to use funding approved to address PFAS concerns. Read the full story by WXPR – Rhinelander, WI.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260612-widnr-pfas-input

The iconic Great Lakes sailing race that’s bringing 1,600 sailors to Michigan this summer

On: June 12, 2026

The 2026 Bayview Mackinac Race will feature 203 boats competing in the century-old sailing tradition. Approximately 1,600 sailors will take to the water on July 18, launching from Port Huron and racing to Mackinac Island across two courses. Read the full story by MLive.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260612-bayview-sailing

Why a tiny insect is forcing an entire Ohio town to turn its lights off

On: June 12, 2026

The streetlights in downtown Port Clinton, Ohio, were extinguished on Wednesday as the annual hatch of mayflies began along the shoreline of Lake Erie. Read the full story by the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260612-erie-mayflies

Detroit River pollution projects advance with state, EPA agreement

On: June 10, 2026

Michigan and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a new $10 million partnership that will accelerate pollution cleanup work on the Detroit River, a waterway loaded with toxic compounds left behind by factories, coal plants and sewage overflows that dominated the river’s shoreline for a century. Read the full story by The Detroit News.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260610-cleanup-funding

New fence on an Ozaukee beach raises questions among neighbors about who has the right to walk the shoreline

On: June 10, 2026

A fence and a trail camera now prevent neighbors from walking up the Lake Michigan shoreline in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. Wisconsin’s laws governing beach use go back decades and differ from those of other Great Lakes states: under existing legal precedent, a person is not trespassing if they keep their feet wet. Read the full story by WTMJ-TV – Milwaukee, WI.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260610-shoreline-access

Oswego board backs up to $27.2 million bond issue for Lake Michigan water connection

On: June 10, 2026

Officials in Oswego, Illinois, voted to authorize up to $27.2 million to help pay for improvements connected to the village’s planned transition to Lake Michigan water. The village currently accesses water through aquifers, but officials have said repeatedly that the aquifers are running low. Read the full story by WSPY – Plano, IL.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260610-water-bond

2026 Michigan safe fish guidelines – varieties and quantities you can eat per month

On: June 10, 2026

The state of Michigan has released annual consumption guidelines for eating locally caught fish, based on the levels of chemicals found in the portions of fish people eat. Read the full story by WJBK-TV – Detroit, MI.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260610-fish-consumption-guidelines

White River to be treated to kill invasive sea lamprey

On: June 10, 2026

Officials will be in Whitehall, Michigan, later this month to apply treatments to kill invasive sea lamprey in the White River. Weather and stream conditions will dictate when they will be completed. Read the full story by WOOD-TV – Grand Rapids, MI.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260610-lamprey-treatment

Pa.’s most treasured ship is coming home after the most extensive restoration in its history

On: June 10, 2026

The U.S. Brig Niagara departed Maine on Saturday, embarking on a 2,000-nautical-mile journey to its Erie, Pennsylvania, homeport following a year-long, $6.9 million restoration. The vessel is scheduled to arrive at the Erie Maritime Museum for a homecoming celebration July 2-5. Read the full story by PennLive.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260610-ship-restoration

Michigan wants one less aging dam, but the price is a ‘pristine lake’

On: June 10, 2026

In August, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources plans to remove a Cheboygan County dam that will partly drain a 54-acre pond by replacing the old structure with a channel-spanning bottomless culvert under a dirt road. Read the full story by MLive.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260610-dam-removal

Pickering marine rescue unit is seeking volunteers ahead of 60th anniversary

On: June 10, 2026

A marine search and rescue unit based in Pickering, Ontario, is looking for more volunteers as it approaches 60 years since its founding. Read the full story by CBC News.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260610-marine-volunteers

Scientists find proof of invader established in Lake Superior

On: June 8, 2026

Scientists have confirmed that an invasive species, the spiny water flea, is now firmly established in Lake Superior, raising concerns about its potential impacts on the lake’s food web and native fish populations. The discovery highlights ongoing challenges in managing nonnative species in the Great Lakes. Read the full story by Great Lakes Echo.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260608-invader

Connor Roessler

U.S. Fish and Wildlife to survey Great Lakes tributaries to search for invasive sea lampreys

On: June 8, 2026

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will survey Michigan’s Long Lake Outlet–Devils Lake tributary to estimate sea lamprey populations and determine whether additional control measures are needed. Sea lampreys are invasive, parasitic fish that can kill up to 40 pounds of fish during their lifetime, making regular tributary surveys a key part of protecting the Great Lakes fishery and preventing new generations from reaching the lakes. Read the full story by The Alpena News.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260608-lamprey-tributaries

Connor Roessler

Restored Port Austin Lighthouse beams over Lake Huron again

On: June 8, 2026

In Michigan, the Port Austin Lighthouse on Lake Huron has been fully restored after years of work, including rebuilding historic features and installing a replica Fresnel lens to closely match its original early 20th-century appearance. The lighthouse has recently been relit with its historic red-and-white flash pattern and is preparing to reopen for public tours as part of expanded preservation and educational efforts. Read the full story by the Huron Daily Tribune.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260608-lighthouse

Connor Roessler

Lake Huron walleye: The new centerpiece of Michigan’s Great Lakes fishery

On: June 8, 2026

Walleye are now the most harvested species in the Michigan waters of the Great Lakes, followed by yellow perch. These findings are part of the 2025 Statewide Angler Survey Program. This trend has been developing due to shifts in the food web of Lake Huron, and to a lesser extent, Lake Michigan, with the invasion of dreissenid mussels. Read the full story by The Alpena News.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260608-fishery-survey

Connor Roessler

Lake Erie beach water testing resumes ahead of swim season

On: June 8, 2026

Monroe County, Michigan, has resumed its annual summer monitoring of Lake Erie beach water quality, testing for E. coli at public swimming areas such as Luna Pier Beach and Sterling State Park to ensure conditions are safe for swimmers. Officials also advise residents to avoid water foam—which can contain elevated bacteria levels—and note that advisories will be issued if contamination exceeds Michigan health standards. Read the full story by The Monroe News.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260608-water-testing

Connor Roessler

DNR issues safety reminders after two kayakers rescued from Lake Huron

On: June 8, 2026

After two kayakers were rescued from Lake Huron, the Michigan DNR issued safety reminders emphasizing the importance of wearing life jackets, checking weather conditions, and carrying communication devices. The incident highlights the risks of sudden storms and cold water on the Great Lakes, even for experienced paddlers. Read the full story by WBKB-TV – Alpena, MI.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260608-safety

Connor Roessler

The brutal fish parasite that’s forcing officials to treat a Michigan river

On: June 8, 2026

Michigan officials are treating a river to control invasive sea lamprey larvae, a parasitic fish that attaches to other fish and feeds on their blood and body fluids, causing major damage to Great Lakes fisheries. The treatment uses targeted lampricides to kill lamprey before they mature and migrate into the lakes, where a single adult can kill dozens of pounds of fish during its lifetime. Read the full story by MLive.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260608-lampricide

Connor Roessler

The maritime border with Canada runs for hundreds of miles across water no cutter can watch at once. The Coast Guard just put an orange drone on Lake Erie that stays out 100 days at a time

On: June 8, 2026

The U.S. Coast Guard has deployed two autonomous orange Saildrone vessels on Lake Erie as part of a larger 16-drone program to monitor the U.S.–Canada maritime border, track vessel traffic, support search-and-rescue operations, and help detect smuggling activities. These wind- and solar-powered drones can remain at sea for up to 100 days, using cameras, radar, AIS tracking, and satellite communications to provide persistent surveillance across the vast Great Lakes region. Read the full story by AutoNotion.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260608-saildrone

Connor Roessler

Join the Lake Superior cleanup June 16th in Marquette

On: June 8, 2026

A Lake Superior cleanup event will be taking place on June 16 in Marquette, Michigan, where volunteers are invited to help remove trash from the shoreline as part of a broader “Great Lakes Cleanup Road Trip”. Read the full story by WBUP-TV – Marquette, MI.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260608-cleanup

Connor Roessler

Filmmakers capture the deepest part of Lake Superior as part of new documentary

On: June 8, 2026

Filmmakers are preparing to dive to the deepest point of Lake Superior, known as the “Bottomless Pit,” as part of a new documentary exploring the lake’s mysteries, geology, and ecosystem. The project aims to capture rarely seen footage and highlight both the scientific and cultural significance of the Great Lakes. Read the full story by WXYZ-TV – Detroit, MI.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260608-filmmakers

Connor Roessler

Michigan Democrats demand Trump allow Gordie Howe Bridge to open

On: June 5, 2026

Michigan Democrats are publicly calling on President Trump to allow the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario. The new bridge, which will provide a third border crossing option at the Detroit River, has no announced opening date, despite the bridge authority saying in October that they expected to open in spring 2026. Read the full story by CBS Detroit.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260605-international-bridge

Taaja Tucker-Silva

Great Lakes Great Responsibility hosting “Great Lakes Cleanup Road Trip”

On: June 5, 2026

The upcoming Great Lakes Cleanup Road Trip is a weeklong, volunteer-driven campaign traversing five distinct watersheds from June 10th to 16th, 2026. Beyond physical trash removal, the initiative focuses on data collection to fuel the organization’s ongoing goal of collecting one million pieces of debris. Read the full story by WNMU – Marquette, MI.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260605-trash-trip

Taaja Tucker-Silva

U.S. Coast Guard launches search for suspect in Lake Superior lighthouse beacon theft

On: June 5, 2026

The U.S. Coast Guard is offering a $1,000 cash reward for information after someone broke in and stole the navigational beacon from Lake Superior’s Wisconsin Point Lighthouse in Superior, Wisconsin. Read the full story by WLUK-TV – Green Bay, WI.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260605-stolen-beacon

Taaja Tucker-Silva

Here’s how to tell if something might be a harmful algal bloom and report it to the state

On: June 5, 2026

The state of Michigan has added a new entry to its public website for reporting environmental hazards. People can now submit — with photos, please — a report of a suspected harmful algal bloom, or HAB, caused by a growth of cyanobacteria. Read the full story by Michigan Public.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260605-habs

Taaja Tucker-Silva

Former Marine uses sailboat to help veterans transition to civilian life, bond with other veterans

On: June 5, 2026

The historic tall ship Utopia sailboat is making stops during its 180-mile journey around Lake Michigan to give people a chance to see the vessel and learn about the Patriot Racing Project. The organization helps veterans learn different skill sets to help with the transition back into civilian life when searching for jobs. Read the full story by WBAY-TV – Green Bay, WI.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260605-utopia-boat

Taaja Tucker-Silva

Duluth shoreline protection project completed at Canal Park

On: June 5, 2026

The Army Corps of Engineers celebrated and reopened the shoreline near the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center in Duluth, Minnesota’s Canal Park on Thursday. Construction has been underway there over the past year to make the Lake Superior shoreline safer and easier to access. Read the full story by Northern News Now.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260605-canal-park

Taaja Tucker-Silva

The stunning walleye bite happening right now across Michigan’s best fishing waters

On: June 5, 2026

Anglers across Michigan experienced varied fishing conditions this past week, with walleye and lake trout providing some of the most consistent action while salmon fishing showed mixed results depending on location. Read the full story by MLive.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260605-fishing-report

Taaja Tucker-Silva