Thursday, March 23, 2023
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Twenty-four agencies in 21 Ohio counties will receive a total of $579,653.92 from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) to support local marine patrol units. Provided by the ODNR Division of Parks and Watercraft, these funds are part of a continuing effort to keep Ohio waterways safe and enhanceTuesday, March 21, 2023
In 2022, there were 45 drownings in Lake Michigan. A life-ring safety station could have been the difference between life and death for many of them. “Drowning has been a neglected public health issue for a long time,” said Dave Benjamin, co-founder and director of GLSRP. “Life rings are one layer of water safetyMonday, March 20, 2023
COLUMBUS, OH – The 10.15-pound smallmouth bass caught in the Ontario, Canada waters of Lake Erie in November 2022 was a 16-year-old female, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The record fish is the only known 10-pound smallmouth bass caught in a Great Lakes state or province. OnFriday, March 17, 2023
MBIA member Action Water Sports (AWS) announced that Continuum Ventures, the investment business of the Doug and Maria DeVos family, is investing in the company as a strategic partner focused on continuing the growth and legacy of AWS. Jerry Brouwer will continue as an owner of AWS and as its president.“ Action Water Sports hasSunday, March 12, 2023
Springfield, VA – The recreational boat owner’s advocacy, services and safety group, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS), has more than 800,000 members about to return to the nation’s waterways for boating season. But, before they get there, they will need to follow the timeless rite of springThursday, March 9, 2023
Cedarville, MI – Ilmor, headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, recently donated and delivered a truckload of educational and technical supplies along with Ilmor marine engines. The equipment will expand the hands-on learning horizons of the Marine /Service Technology students at Great Lakes Boat Building School (GLBBS). Currently,Thursday, March 2, 2023
In the midst of an unusually warm winter across much of the northern United States and southern Canada, the Great Lakes now have the least ice cover on record for the middle of February, which is typically when the ice begins to reach its maximum extent for the season. As of Feb. 15, ice covered only 6 percent of the Great Lakes,Friday, February 24, 2023
Toledo, OH – The National Museum of the Great Lakes (NMGL) is proud to introduce a brand new online and micro exhibit—Waving Through Time: Flags of the Sweetwater Seas. This 2-part exhibit highlighting commercial and recreational flags on the Great Lakes has launched Part 1 with a focus on the Great Lakes Industry. TheThursday, February 23, 2023
Cruise ships on the Great Lakes may be smaller in stature than their ocean-going counterparts, but they're making a big financial impact on lakeside local economies. In cities from Detroit to Holland to Sault Ste. Marie, officials said they're seeing a growing interest (and benefit) in becoming a port of call. “It’sTuesday, February 14, 2023
Cleveland, OH – The Coast Guard is warning winter enthusiasts of unstable ice conditions and encouraging people to take safety precautions following two major rescues on the Great Lakes Feb. 6, 2023. Coast Guard boat and air crews responded to two separate ice floes off Wisconsin and Michigan with a total of 25 people
