Saturday, August 8, 2026
Erie is excess phosphorus, especially phosphorus that leaves farm fields and moves through drainage systems into rivers, streams, and eventually the lake. That is why the Lake Erie Foundation has been focused on practical, science-based solutions that reduce phosphorus before it reaches the water. Our Phosphorus Runoff and P-FilterFriday, July 31, 2026
Now entering its second year, Light the Way has quickly become the signature annual fundraiser for the Friends of the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse. This special evening brings together supporters, sponsors, preservationists, boaters, civic leaders, and friends of Chicago’s lakefront to help restore one of the city’s mostWednesday, July 15, 2026
An aerial photo of the green waters of harmful algal bloom in western Lake Erie, July 20, 2020. (Image credit: Courtesy of Zachary Haslick, Aerial Associates) “Toxic algae affect not only the health of people and Great Lakes ecosystems, but they can negatively impact local and regional economies by preventing people fromSaturday, July 11, 2026
There is a specific kind of magic that happens when hundreds of boats converge on a single sandbar. I have watched it unfold at the Pottahawk Pissup on Lake Erie year after year. The music is loud, the sun is hot, and everyone is having a great time. But underneath the party atmosphere, the physics of rafting up are completelyFriday, June 26, 2026
“The world is her bathtub” and World’s Largest Rubber Duck lands again on Put-in-Bay for a free family fun event 10 am - 4 pm on July 10, 11 & 12, 2026. Put-in-Bay, a vacation island in Lake Erie, welcomes “Mama Duck," an inflatable rubber duckie that stands 61 feet high, 64 feet wide and 74 feet long. ThisSunday, June 21, 2026
As the shoreline shifts from the industrial silhouettes of larger cities to the quaint, white-trimmed houses of the historic district, you realize why this community is often called the "New England of the Great Lakes." Boaters are drawn to Vermilion for its accessibility, its heritage and great fishing. Originally known as theFriday, May 29, 2026
Here's a sample of what festival visitors will find at the event from noon to 4:00 p.m. along the 1 West First Street Pier near the museum in Oswego's Historic Maritime District. See underwater videos of the Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary at the Upstate Freshwater Institute's "Seeing Below the Surface" booth, and learn howFriday, April 17, 2026
There’s something undeniably thrilling about stepping onto a boat for the first time each spring; the soft sway underfoot, the scent of the water, the promise of adventures ahead. For boating enthusiasts across the Midwest, that moment begins at the Progressive Catawba Island Boat Show, returning April 24 - 26, 2026. As theWednesday, March 4, 2026
This summer, longtime Lake Michigan sailor and waterman Thomas Dickelman will attempt a 1,000-mile circumnavigation of Lake Michigan to raise awareness and funding for glioblastoma research — alone, on a WaveRunner. Inspired by the loss of his sister and driven by a deep love of the water, the GLiO 1000 is part enduranceFriday, February 27, 2026
While Milwaukee is a great place to visit via boat, it’s also a great city to visit by any mode of transportation. The city on Lake Michigan’s western shore is the proud home to Americana like Harley Davidson, Molson-Coors Brewing, and more than 20 moving bridges. Where the city meets the water is a great place to start,
