The Trump administration is planning a mass layoff of federal employees who conduct research of Great Lakes fisheries.

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

The Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan, said it wasn't able to coordinate a headstone cleaning event on ...

Strong winds over the weekend created huge waves on the Great Lakes and led the Mackinac Bridge Authority to issue a wind advisory, with some areas recording gusts over 60 mph.

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

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

A new round of projects aims to enhance coastal resilience and restore habitats across the Great Lakes basin, according to the Initiative for Resilient Great Lakes Coasts.

As whitefish disappear from the lower Great Lakes, scientists are hatching emergency rescue plans. One idea: Taking fish out of the lakes and raising them indefinitely in ponds for safekeeping.

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

Michigan’s beautiful fall color display is expected to take a hit later today when high wind gusts sweep in along with a cold ...

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Hoping to plan a last-minute trip before the kids go back to school? Michigan's Great Lakes offer a great opportunity to cool off and could be a quick trip, depending where you live in the state. Lake ...