Thursday, March 30, 2023
(WWTI) — Water levels are changing on Lake Ontario. As of March 24, all of the Great Lakes remained above their March long-term average levels, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Detroit District. Specifically, on Lake Ontario, water levels were eight inches above the long-term monthly average for March and fourMonday, March 27, 2023
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — (AP) — A federal review of plans for a Great Lakes oil pipeline tunnel will take more than a year longer than originally planned, officials said Thursday, likely delaying completion of the project — if approved — until 2030 or later. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had intended toFriday, March 24, 2023
Some organisms taking refuge in artificial cobble reefs in Lake Huron’s Thunder Bay are invasive, but researchers say they don’t interfere with native species. Image: Ellen Marsden The ecological success of artificial reefs in Lake Huron’s Thunder Bay could teach people how to restore fish populations across theThursday, 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,
