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
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
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
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
The post includes news about the 2024 Great Lakes navigation season. See also 2023-2024 Great Lakes Navigation Season Overview The Great Lakes experienced its annual maximum ice coverage for the 2023-2024 ice season on January 22, 2024, according to the … Continued
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) stocks roughly 100,000 Atlantic salmon annually in the St. Marys River, Lake Huron, and other waterways. For the 2024 season, Atlantic salmon were reared for stocking at the Platte River State Fish Hatchery. … Continued
The 2024 winter wolf population survey estimate from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) found a minimum of 762 wolves in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The 2024 estimate showed an increase of 131 animals compared to the 2022 estimate of … Continued