Chicago scientists are on the front lines, dedicating their time to finding solutions for the environmental threats facing ...

Don’t drive north on U.S. 31 along the Lake Michigan shoreline just yet. Save that drive for next weekend. The warmer lake ...

Lake effect snow is common in our region during the late fall and winter months. It develops when cold air moves over the ...

Invasive mussels that blanket the depths of lakes Huron and Michigan have pushed whitefish to the brink of extinction. What ...

Frank is back in the Great Lakes after canoeing to Florida and back.

Michigan legislators have approved a new state budget that slashes millions of dollars from the Department of Environment, ...

For the most part, Michigan's lakes are too cold to feel comfortable in a swim suit, but you might still try the water in a ...

The Great Lakes reached their highest ice coverage in three years on Feb. 22, hitting 52.23%. Warming temperatures have caused that percentage to shrink to nearly zero. With continuing above-freezing ...

The Great Lakes reached their highest ice coverage (52.23%) since February 2022. Lake Superior was the last of the Great Lakes to become ice-free on May 11, 2025. As of June 6, 2025, water ...

The Staggering Numbers Behind Earth's Greatest Freshwater System S. Environmental Protection Agency. They contain 21% of the ...

Tucked along the shores of Lake Michigan in Leland’s Historic Fishtown, The Cove has built a lasting reputation rooted in ...