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May 1, 2023 (Toledo, Ohio) – On Monday, May 1st, the National Museum of the Great Lakes will reopen the Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship and Museum Tug Ohio for the 2023 season. In addition, beginning in May the museum’s open hours will also increase from 6 to 7 days a week, Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Wednesday, April 26, 2023
PORT CLINTON, OH --- Thousands of Ohio’s boat lovers converge this weekend on the 18th annual Progressive Catawba Island Boat Show at the exclusive Catawba Island Club marina for 3 days, April 28 – April 30th. “While this show keeps growing in popularity,” says Michelle Burke, president of the Lake Erie MarineTuesday, April 25, 2023
The rocky shore near the Eagle Harbor Lighthouse on teh Keweenaw Peninsula. Rod Sanford/Lansing State Journal UPPER PENINSULA — The State of Michigan lays claim to many trophies. To name a few: #1 producer of tart cherries Longest freshwater coastline (3,200 miles) The state with the only authentic, operating DutchMonday, April 24, 2023
EAST CHICAGO — After conducting two public meetings and a public survey, Indiana DNR is implementing a new stocking strategy for Chinook salmon in Lake Michigan this month, stocking 75,000 Chinook salmon in East Chicago, 100,000 in the Little Calumet River, and 100,000 in Trail Creek. This stocking strategy was suggested atFriday, April 21, 2023
The city's water taxi network could be expanded to serve commuters in Etobicoke and Scarborough as well as downtown, depending on the results of a feasibility study Waterfront Toronto is looking to commission. Results are expected in the fall. (Heather Waldron/CBC) The government agency that oversees Toronto's waterfront isThursday, April 20, 2023
Stonington, Conn. – The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, announced today that Crystal Sabol recently joined the Foundation’s fundraising team. In her new position as regional director for the Great Lakes,Tuesday, April 18, 2023
The Ontario government is investing nearly $1 million to support Indigenous-led projects and increased collaboration with Indigenous organizations and youth to help protect and restore the Great Lakes. David Piccini, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, made the announcement today at the seventh annual meeting ofFriday, April 14, 2023
The Lake Huron Coastal Centre will hold its biennial conference delving into the coastal sustainability challenges and solutions for Lake Huron in Grand Bend early next month. The Is the Coast Clear? conference will bring environmental professionals, Indigenous communities, government officials and members of the public togetherThursday, April 13, 2023
Thursday, April 13, 2023 (Toledo, Ohio) – The National Museum of the Great Lakes is looking to engage more people in their mission by offering multiple opportunities for individuals and groups to volunteer their time as museum ship attendants, special project supporters, and more. “Whether you have 1 day a month, 5 days aTuesday, April 11, 2023
CHICAGO, April 11, 2023 – Driver’s education – or sitting behind the wheel of a vehicle, safely navigating streets and roads with a professional instructor at your side – is an important step in becoming a safe driver. If you’re looking to get at-the-helm experience on a recreational boat, that’s
