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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

To help boost awareness of changing conditions at Great Lakes beaches and save lives, double red warning flags are now in place at state-designated swim beaches along the Great Lakes in Michigan state parks. It’s a change to the Great Lakes flag warning system that the Michigan Department of Natural Resources began integrating

by: Michigan Department of Natural Resources

tags: Great Lakes, Michigan, safety

Thursday, May 18, 2023

Veteran fishers on Lake Erie fondly recall the late 1980s as a heyday for walleye – a time when Ohio anglers were allowed to catch 10 fish a day and the big-eyed apex predators seemed an endless resource. At its height in 1988, the Ohio charter fishing industry supported 1,221 licensed captains and nearly 5 million walleye were

by: James Proffitt

tags: Charter, Charters, Great Lakes, Lake Erie

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Rocks line the shore of Lake Ontario in the city of Oswego. Tarryn Mento/WAER News State water officials are keeping an eye on the Lake Ontario shoreline as the water is higher but still below flooding levels. The lake is seeing more water flow in from seasonal snowmelt up north, and less water flow out a dam on the New

by: Tarryn Mento

tags: Great Lakes, Lake Ontario, New York State

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

The new pier in Houghton, Mich., is shown here during the 2022 fall festival. The pier was a placemaking project to create a town square for the city, but has the added function of serving as a cruise ship dock. Provided by Chase Palosaari HOUGHTON, MI – A small Upper Peninsula town has a new $5 million pier that’s

by: Justine Lofton

tags: Great Lakes, Lake Superior, Michigan, Travel

Thursday, May 11, 2023

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today reminds the public of the upcoming fourth public meeting of the Lake Michigan Lake Trout Commercial Harvest Stakeholder Group to present information and gather public feedback on the Lake Michigan lake trout population. The meeting is on Tuesday, May 16

by: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

tags: Fishing, Great Lakes, Lake Michigan, Wisconsin

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

PORT CLINTON, OHIO --- Lt. Governor Jon Husted and a delegation of top lawmakers joined Ohio marine dealers on opening day of the Progressive Catawba Island Boat Show, April 28, 2023, to hear an update on the recently completed economic impact study of recreational boating in the Buckeye State. It was the second boat show produced

by: Lake Erie Marine Trades Association

tags: Boat Show, Great Lakes, Lake Erie, Laws & Politics, Ohio

Monday, May 8, 2023

Cleveland, Ohio – Thanks to a partnership with the binational Council of the Great Lakes Region (CGLR) through the Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup, a joint initiative of CGLR and Canada-based Pollution Probe, as well as generous funding and support provided from Meijer, a midwest retailer, Ohio Sea Grant plans to deploy two litter

by: Ohio Sea Grant

tags: Canada, Environmental Impact, Great Lakes, Ohio

Friday, May 5, 2023

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Great Lakes cruise experts are in Buffalo discussing the economic impact of a possible new port to host cruise ships. Tourism experts are talking about the possibility of Buffalo becoming a cruise port city in the future. Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation is currently conducting a feasibility

by: Lia Lando

tags: Great Lakes, Lake Erie, New York State, Travel

Thursday, May 4, 2023

Everglades is an industry leader in premium offshore fishing boats. Our knowledgeable dealer, Marine Tech Concepts, wants to show you the superiority of Everglades unsinkable RAMCAP hull along with the refined fit and finish that Everglades is known for. Join Marine Tech Concepts this Saturday for exclusive guided tours and

by: Everglades Boats

tags: Event, Great Lakes, Lake Erie, Marina, Ohio, Powerboating

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Ice pancakes and ice balls from Lake Ontario flow into Irondequoit Bay near the Irondequoit Bay Outlet Bridge Feb. 3, 2023. Tina MacIntyre - Yee /Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Experts are concerned after a wet winter, with little relief in sight this rainy season, as the five Great Lakes continue to see an uptick in water

by: Camille Fine

tags: Great Lakes, Weather

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