Tuesday, November 3, 2020
The Coast Guard is reminding mariners and outdoors enthusiasts of the dangers presented by cold weather as temperatures drop in the Great Lakes region. Cold air and freezing water temperatures significantly decrease survival time for persons immersed in the water or exposed to the elements. Units throughout the Coast Guard NinthThursday, October 22, 2020
This year the Alliance for the Great Lakes celebrates its 50th anniversary. From a tiny but influential startup called the Lake Michigan Federation, the Alliance for the Great Lakes has grown into a leading voice for the protection of the Great Lakes and for all the ways that people and wildlife are dependent on them. The Great LakesSunday, October 4, 2020
MarineMax recently announced the acquisition of SkipperBud's and its affiliate, Silver Seas, deepening the North-South-West connection for both organizations and their customers. SkipperBud’s was founded over 60 years ago with the realization that the growth and success of the company depended on its team members. UnderSaturday, October 3, 2020
Marine Travelift is welcoming a big player in the marine industry as the newest distributor in our global dealer network, Great Lakes Power Service. Headquartered in Mentor, Ohio, Great Lakes Power specializes in the distribution, service repairs, maintenance, rebuilt exchange and remanufacturing of products for the marine andSaturday, September 26, 2020
The Great Lakes are massive and awe inspiring. But they are also at risk from issues like invasive species, plastic pollution, and toxic algal blooms if we do not take care of them. Boaters are deeply connected to the Great Lakes and are at the front lines of their protection. Each year, tens of thousands of volunteers and advocatesTuesday, September 22, 2020
In a typical season, yellow perch net more than their share of attention from Great Lakes anglers about this time of year. The popular panfish school up to feed as waters cool and when fishermen find the concentrations, the perch are pushovers for shiners dropped among the bottom-hugging school. Among fish and man, 2020 has beenSunday, September 20, 2020
Voters like you can make sure that the Great Lakes and clean water are part of the election-year conversation. Right now, we have an opportunity to encourage candidates to stand up for the Great Lakes and hold them accountable once elected. To help you get involved this election season, we’ve developed a new toolkit – TheSaturday, September 5, 2020
Summer on the Great Lakes is beautiful, and boaters have been spending every second they can on the water. That means that summer on the Great Lakes has also been busy for the United States Coast Guard, as they work to ensure boaters remain safe. As of late July, there have been more than 1,700 search and rescue cases, 130 more thanWednesday, September 2, 2020
Please remember to practice social distancing when fishing, including remaining six feet away from other anglers. If you arrive at a fishing area that is congested, please consider finding another area to fish. Lake Superior The beginning of September marks what Michigan anglers have been very familiar with for the past 55 years -Saturday, August 15, 2020
2020 has seen struggles of historic proportions, especially for museums. A recent survey conducted by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) suggests up to one-third of U.S. museums may not survive the year. This chilling statistic is one of many driving factors behind the National Museum of the Great Lakes (NMGL) upcoming virtual
