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Erosion took a Lake Erie beach in 2020 — now a $1.3 million project is bringing much of it back

On: July 22, 2026

Crews have begun work to restore the beach in Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio, after a warmer winter in 2020 eroded 80 feet from the shoreline. The $1.3 million project involves creating a heavy stone barrier parallel to the coast to help reduce the impact from waves while still allowing water to freely flow to the beach. Read the full story by WEWS-TV – Cleveland, OH.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260722-beach-restoration

Keweenaw copper waste continues spread, causes breakwater repair

On: July 22, 2026

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is spending $1.8 million to raise part of the Keweenaw Waterway north entry breakwater near Houghton, Michigan, by several feet to stem the migration of mining waste known as “stamp sand” that has traveled up the coast of Lake Superior and accumulated in a shipping channel. Read the full story by MLive.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260722-breakwater-repairs

Erie region’s grape crop and wineries generate millions for economy

On: July 22, 2026

The Lake Erie Grape Belt, more than 50 miles worth of vineyards that stretch from Harborcreek Township to Silver Creek in Chautauqua, New York, is an economic engine that supports nearly 600 farms and provides hundreds of jobs. The region benefits from the moderating effects of Lake Erie that keeps temperatures within a certain range. Read the full story by the Erie Times-News.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260722-grape-region

Anishinabek water gathering advocates for Great Lakes protection

On: July 22, 2026

Members of the Anishinabek Nation are coming together this week for the second annual Water Gathering to protect and advocate for the Great Lakes, preserve traditional water teachings, and address legislation regarding source water protection and drinking water. Read the full story by Sarnia News Today.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260722-water-gathering

Victory Cruise Lines adds Erie to 2028 Great Lakes voyage

On: July 22, 2026

Victory Cruise Lines has added Erie, Pennsylvania, to its 2028 Ultimate Great Lakes Voyage itinerary. The cruise will take passengers to all five Great Lakes and stop at all eight bordering states. Read the full story by WJET-TV – Erie, PA.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260722-cruise-ports

COMMENTARY: Most Americans support conservation – here’s how the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative got politicians from both parties on board too

On: July 22, 2026

In a time of political polarization, it’s easy to forget that the vast majority of Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs value environmental conservation. While this support is not easily or often translated into successful, popular initiatives, one success story is the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Read the full story by The Conversation.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260722-bipartisan-support

Michigan fisheries get one-time funding for whitefish restoration

On: July 20, 2026

Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division received one-time funding of $350,000 for whitefish recovery. The species has undergone a rapid population decline in recent years, and for the first time, recovery efforts have a specific line in the state budget. Read the full story by Michigan Public.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260720-whitefish-funding

Taaja Tucker-Silva

New federal lead action level set to impact Michigan drinking water systems

On: July 20, 2026

Michigan is working to meet the new federal lead action level for drinking water by November 2027. The new rule will force all states to comply with a lead action level of 10 parts per billion. Read the full story by Michigan Public.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260720-lead-laws

Taaja Tucker-Silva

Broken masts, torn sails: Nearly half of Bayview Mackinac race boats drop out after squalls

On: July 20, 2026

After an incredibly rough start to the Bayview Mackinac sailing course across Lake Huron on Saturday, race officials today confirmed nearly half of the fleet has dropped out due to extreme weather that snapped masts and tore sails. Read the full story by MLive.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260720-bayview-mackinac

Taaja Tucker-Silva

Built to disappear: Experimental peninsula grows on Lake Michigan

On: July 20, 2026

A new peninsula has appeared at one of Michigan’s busiest beaches, but don’t expect it stay for long. Crews are building an addition to Silver Beach in St. Joseph as part of an experiment to see how different methods of putting dredged sand on the beach can reduce how long fine particles cloud the water. Read the full story by MLive.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260720-dredging-experiment

Taaja Tucker-Silva

New details emerge about pipe that may have caused Bay View flooding

On: July 20, 2026

Crews have cleared a clogged sewer pipe that may have contributed to recent flooding in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The debris created a 420-foot clog in the sewer, packed with roughly 20 truckloads of material, located roughly half a mile from the pipe’s discharge point into Lake Michigan. Read the full story by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260720-clogged-sewer

Taaja Tucker-Silva

Wisconsin sailing, maritime Hall of Fame opens Sept. 19 in Manitowoc

On: July 20, 2026

The Wisconsin Maritime Museum in Manitowoc will open the new Wisconsin Sailing and Maritime Hall of Fame in September. The permanent exhibit will honor individuals and businesses that have shaped Wisconsin’s maritime heritage. Read the full story by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260720-wisconsin-sailing

Taaja Tucker-Silva

Near 6-foot lake sturgeon found dead in Muskegon County road, DNR says

On: July 20, 2026

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking for tips to find the person who they say left a dead lake sturgeon on a road in Whitehall, Michigan. Damage to the fish’s left gill plate indicates it may have been snagged, which is an illegal fishing method in Michigan. Read the full story by The Detroit Free Press.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260720-sturgeon-poached

Taaja Tucker-Silva

How a 105-foot schooner is teaching teens the Detroit River’s story

On: July 20, 2026

The Detroit River Scholars program is helping youth connect with the heritage of the river through hands-on experience on a schooner. The program aims to break down historic barriers for people of color. Read the full story by Bridge Detroit.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260720-detroit-schooner

Taaja Tucker-Silva

Next generation of environmental scientists learn through Cleveland internships

On: July 20, 2026

Cuyahoga County’s Fresh Water Institute and the Student Conservation Association help pair students with local organizations that complete work related to Ohio’s waterways, giving the next generation of environmental scientists hands-on experience. Read the full story by Spectrum News 1.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260720-cleveland-internships

Taaja Tucker-Silva

Isle Royale ferry adds extra route to bring campers back to mainland amid wildfire smoke

On: July 20, 2026

An additional route has been added to the passenger ferry, RANGER III, to bring Isle Royale campers back to the mainland as wildfire smoke hangs heavy over Michigan skies. Read the full story by MLive.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260720-isle-royale

Taaja Tucker-Silva

Michigan OKs key permits for Enbridge Line 5 tunnel under Straits of Mackinac

On: July 17, 2026

Two Michigan agencies approved key permits Wednesday for the Enbridge Line 5 tunnel to be built under the Straits of Mackinac. Read the full story by MLive.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260717-mi-line5-approvals

Tribes, environmental advocates decry Michigan’s approval of Line 5 permits

On: July 17, 2026

Great Lakes Tribal Nations and environmental advocates have called on state officials to shut down Line 5 for years and now decry Michigan’s approval of key permits to move the project forward. Read the full story by Michigan Advance.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260717-line5-opposition

DEC closes Sandy Creek boat launch on Lake Ontario

On: July 17, 2026

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has temporarily closed the Sandy Creek boat launch in Monroe County because of high water levels on Lake Ontario. The closure took effect immediately after a recent inspection found that rising lake levels had caused the facility’s docks to become significantly submerged, creating a safety hazard for boaters. Read the full story by Finger Lakes Daily News.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260717-nysdec-closed-launch

Black bass in Great Lakes can live more than 10 years, study finds

On: July 17, 2026

A new study based on data from competitive angling events in the Great Lakes found that more than 20% of black bass weighed at these events are over 10 years old, with at least one individual reaching its early 20s. Read the full story by Great Lakes Echo.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260717-black-bass

Great Lakes cruises having moment, Milwaukee invests to meet demand

On: July 17, 2026

Great Lakes cruises are exploding in popularity as Milwaukee, Wisconsin, shatters another record for visitors. These cruises aren’t just providing a luxurious experience, but also important scientific research. Read the full story by WITI-TV – Milwaukee, WI.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260717-milwaukee-cruises

Smallmouth bass bites light up Lake Erie

On: July 17, 2026

Smallmouth bass fishing is strong along Ohio’s Lake Erie coast, with anglers reporting high catch rates and healthy fish populations. Read the full story by The Plain Dealer.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260717-smallmouth-bass

Blue-green algae identified at Dog Lake

On: July 17, 2026

In Ontario, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit reported Wednesday that a sample of water taken in the northwest arm of Dog Lake tested positive for blue-green algae. Read the full story by Thunder Bay News Watch.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260717-doglake-bga

Military drones on Lake Huron. What U.S. Navy is doing near Alpena

On: July 17, 2026

A northern Michigan defense center is hosting a U.S. Navy military exercise off Lake Huron through Friday, July 24. The exercise, conducted at the National All-Domain Warfighting Center, includes experimentation with manned and unmanned drones throughout the Great Lakes, on the ground and in the air. Read the full story by Detroit Free Press.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260717-huron-military-drones

New SS Badger exhibit opens during Manitowoc shoreline cruise

On: July 17, 2026

The Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary and S.S. Badger will open an updated exhibit in the museum and aboard the car ferry. The exhibit highlights S.S. Badger history, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, and Ludington, Michigan, maritime artifacts and shipwrecks in the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast sanctuary. Read the full story by the Herald Times Reporter.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260717-ssbadger-exhibit

Lake Superior Day celebration returns Sunday to Marquette Maritime Museum

On: July 17, 2026

The Marquette Maritime Museum in Michigan is preparing for its 2026 Lake Superior Day celebration on Sunday, July 19. Since 2019, the museum has held the event to educate younger generations on the importance of preserving our waterfronts, while sharing the history and beauty of the largest Great Lake. Read the full story by WZMQ-TV – Marquette, MI.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260717-superior-day

A ‘forbidden experiment,’ two moonshots and the invasive species ravaging the Great Lakes

On: July 15, 2026

Seven decades after a 1957 moonshot project to control the population of invasive sea lamprey, legislation is now before Congress that would task the Great Lakes Fishery Commission with finding a control. The bipartisan bill, dubbed the “Save Great Lakes Fish Act of 2025,” proposes a $500 million budget spread across 10 years to find a solution. Read the full story by CNN.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260715-lamprey-legislation

With coastline restoration project, Ford House shores up property for improved ecological future

On: July 15, 2026

A recently completed restoration project along Michigan’s Lake St. Clair shoreline in Grosse Pointe Shores has brought the area back to a more natural state. Through the Great Lakes Commission, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration supplied more than $200,000 for a feasibility study and provided a grant of more than $7,000,000 to the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House for engineering, design and construction. Read the full story by the Grosse Pointe Times.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260715-coastal-restoration

Possible expansion of maritime manufacturing to Lake Erie

On: July 15, 2026

Infinite Erie, alongside Erie Mayor Daria S. Devlin and Erie County Executive Christina Vogel, will present the case for expanded maritime manufacturing in Erie, Pennsylvania, at a summit in Carlisle, PA., hosted by U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA). Read the full story by WICU-TV – Erie, PA.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260715-maritime-manufacturing

Sault Tribe stocks over 1 million fish in Great Lakes to boost populations

On: July 15, 2026

Michigan’s Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Natural Resources Division Fisheries Program finished its spring stocking season after releasing more than 1 million fish into the Upper Great Lakes, including more than 900,000 walleye and nearly 300,000 lake whitefish. Read the full story by WWTV-TV – Cadillac, MI.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260715-fish-stocking

Algal bloom is forming now, but slowly

On: July 15, 2026

Scientists are now able to confirm via satellite that western Lake Erie’s 2026 algal bloom has started to form, though it hasn’t yet become abundant enough to form a mat on the surface. Read the full story by The Toledo Blade.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260715-algae-forming

Viking orders 2 more ships that could sail the Great Lakes

On: July 15, 2026

The company operating the two largest cruise ships on the Great Lakes, Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris, has ordered two more exactly like them, officials announced. The 665-foot, expedition vessels will be joined by identical ships in 2030 and 2031. Read the full story by MLive.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260715-cruise-ships

Historic WWII submarine USS Silversides arrives at Sturgeon Bay shipyard for first preservation work in more than 50 years

On: July 15, 2026

The USS Silversides, one of the most decorated submarines of World War II, has arrived in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, for a three-month preservation project — its first dry dock preservation in more than 50 years. 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/20260715-submarine-preservation

Coastal centre’s youth corps makes an impact along Kincardine shoreline

On: July 15, 2026

The Lake Huron Coastal Centre’s youth corps was back in Kincardine, Ontario, for the third year in a row to learn about the coastal environment, plastic pollution, and shoreline ecology. They used what they learned to protect the Lake Huron shoreline and develop their own knowledge and skills. Read the full story by The Kincardine Record.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260715-youth-engagement

Erie Yacht Club hosts biggest Frolic for people with special needs

On: July 15, 2026

The Erie Yacht Club recently hosted its 35th Frolic on the Bay, an event that provides boat rides and a picnic to individuals with special needs and those from disadvantaged situations. This year marked the biggest event since the program’s inception with nearly 200 guests in attendance. Read the full story by WJET-TV – Erie, PA.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260715-community-event

Blue-green algae bloom identified in Lake Superior bay

On: July 15, 2026

Public health officials are warning of an outbreak of blue-green algae in Lake Superior’s Black Bay, approximately 80 kilometers northeast of Thunder Bay, Ontario. Read the full story by SNnewswatch.com.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260715-algae-bloom

One-time funding won’t fix financial strain for Michigan’s Fisheries division

On: July 13, 2026

Michigan fisheries officials say that rising costs and stagnant fishing license fees could lead to further staffing and fish-stocking cuts, with only limited one-time funding provided in the latest state budget. Some lawmakers oppose fee increases, saying the Department of Natural Resources is mismanaged and shouldn’t get more public funding. Read the full story by Michigan Public.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260713-michigan-fisheries

Taaja Tucker-Silva

That green carpet covering local ponds isn’t grass — it’s an invasive plant that’s taking over the water

On: July 13, 2026

Water chestnut, an invasive plant species, is choking waterways along Lake Ontario, spreading faster than officials and boaters can remove it. Read the full story by WHEC-TV – Rochester, NY.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260713-water-chestnut

Taaja Tucker-Silva

Billy Bishop expansion could hurt Toronto harbour water, negate billions in infrastructure upgrades, city says

On: July 13, 2026

The proposed plan to expand Billy Bishop airport for jets could degrade water quality in Toronto’s Inner Harbour on Lake Ontario and negate the benefits of multi-billion-dollar infrastructure upgrades intended to keep it clean, according to a new city report. Read the full story by the CBC.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260713-toronto-harbor

Taaja Tucker-Silva

A ship exploded in Lake Huron 143 years ago. Now, a team is trying to find its wreckage

On: July 13, 2026

A group of marine archaeology enthusiasts will take to a southwestern Ontario beach this summer to learn more about the fatal shipwreck of the SS Erie Belle that happened more than a century ago. Read the full story by the CBC.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260713-erie-belle

Taaja Tucker-Silva

Great Lakes water levels now higher than normal, except one lake

On: July 13, 2026

Heavy rain this spring, combined with ample snowmelt runoff into some Great Lakes, have boosted the water levels from below normal to above normal. Only Lake Superior is still below the long-term average for July. Read the full story by MLive.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260713-water-levels

Taaja Tucker-Silva

Your stories: An ode to Lake St. Clair

On: July 13, 2026

This episode of the podcast “On Hand” recounts the story of one man’s love for Lake St. Clair, the “heart-shaped” lake, and the song it inspired him to make. Read the full story by Michigan Public.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260713-lake-st-clair

Taaja Tucker-Silva

How Downriver Detroit’s working communities fought for their region’s environment

On: July 13, 2026

A new book details how Downriver Detroit’s close connection to the Detroit River and shaped a region where industry and the natural environment were constantly intertwined. Read the full story by Great Lakes Echo.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260713-downriver

Taaja Tucker-Silva

Great Lakes water temperatures: Lakes Michigan, Huron soaring, Lake Superior still frigid

On: July 13, 2026

The hot weather last week has pretty well taken care of the colder-than-normal water coming out of the long winter. The exception is Lake Superior, which is still quite cold and colder than average. Read the full story by MLive.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260713-water-temps

Taaja Tucker-Silva

Area first responders train in open-water rescue class on Lake Huron

On: July 13, 2026

Michigan’s Saginaw Bay-area Fire Departments participated in a “Open Water Rescue with Boat Operations” class on Lake Huron; training included identifying hazards, risk-benefit analysis, cold water survival and incident command. Read the full story by Huron Daily Tribune.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260713-water-training

Taaja Tucker-Silva

Isle Royale National Park on Lake Superior closes campground due to wolves

On: July 13, 2026

Wolves that steal backpacks and enter tents have prompted officials at Isle Royale National Park to temporarily close one of the park’s 36 campgrounds. Read the full story by Wisconsin Public Radio.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260713-isle-royale-wolves

Taaja Tucker-Silva

UW-Superior’s new floating classroom is (almost) set to sail toward its Great Lakes home

On: July 10, 2026

Sometime over the next few months, the University of Wisconsin-Superior is set to debut a new classroom that is unlike any other. The Sadie Ann, a 65-foot vessel described as a floating classroom, will be used for both research and instruction on Lake Superior. Read the full story by Wisconsin Public Radio.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/202607010-new-classroom-vessel

Did you feel that? Small earthquake shakes up Lake Michigan

On: July 10, 2026

A small earthquake, with a 2.9 magnitude on the Richter scale, struck below Lake Michigan, off the coast of a Chicago suburb, on Wednesday, July 8, according to the United States Geological Survey. Read the full story by The Detroit Free Press.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/202607010-lake-michigan-earthquake

Bacteria contamination advisory issued at Maumee Bay State Park

On: July 10, 2026

A bacteria contamination advisory is in effect at Ohio’s Maumee Bay State Park, covering both the inland swim area and Lake Erie, after water testing showed E. coli levels exceeding state standards. Read the full story by WTVG-TV – Toledo, OH.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/202607010-maumee-bacteria-advisory

Detroit River tour highlights restoration successes, $1-billion cleanup hurdle: ‘We all have a role to play’

On: July 10, 2026

An estimated 3.6 million cubic yards of contaminated sediment remains on the U.S. side of the Detroit River and the price tag for the cleanup is about $1 billion. Read the full story by Planet Detroit.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/202607010-detroit-river-contamination