This year’s Biggest Week In American Birding (BWIAB) event will be held May 9, 2025 – May 18, 2025 in multiple locations around northwest Ohio. The 10-day birding festival is timed to coincide with the peak of spring songbird migration … Continued
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will continue a walleye reward tag study in Green Bay and its major tributaries in 2025, supported by funding from Walleyes for Tomorrow. Wisconsin DNR began the Green Bay walleye reward tag study … Continued
In January, thick ice on Lake Erie caused problems for M/V Manitoulin. On January 22, The 664 foot self-unloading bulk carrier was beset by ice outside of the Buffalo River break wall, near Buffalo, New York. The vessel was eventually … Continued
The Great Lakes region began the 2025 navigation season with a mix of weather-related conditions. The final months of 2024 were relatively mild, allowing ships to move freely through much of the region. The U.S. National Ice Center (NIC) Winter … Continued
Fishing is one of the most popular outdoor recreation in the Great Lakes region. This post offers an overview of the 2025 fishing season. Ice fishing is always popular during the winter on the Great Lakes. For the start of … Continued
In December, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) released the 2024 Michigan State of the Great Lakes Report. The report explores major accomplishments, issues, initiatives, and challenges related to the health and sustainability of the Great … Continued
The bulk carrier Tim S. Dool went aground in the St. Lawrence Seaway on Saturday, November 23, 2024. The 730 foot bulk carrier M/V Tim S. Dool was outbound and loaded with grain when it went out of the channel … Continued
In the Great Lakes region, displays of Fall foliage attract enthusiasts for scenic drives, hikes, biking excursions, and other travel. Prior to taking a trip, choosing a destination or route can be an important step. Areas of colorful fall foliage … Continued
An array of habitat restoration projects in the Great Lakes region were in various stages of development in 2024. Project partners include GLRI, EPA, NOAA Fisheries, state agencies, local organizations, and others. Restoration work in the region includes sediment dredging, … Continued
This article includes a fishing news, events, and other information from the Great Lakes region in 2024. In March, the binational Lake Erie Committee (LEC), composed of fishery managers from Michigan, New York, Ohio, Ontario and Pennsylvania, set total allowable … Continued