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
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 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
Resiliency is a major issue for cities and communities of the Great Lakes region. Major storms, flooding, water level fluctuations, erosion, and other weather-related events cause economic damage and disrupt daily life on the lakes. The Great Lakes Coastal Resiliency … Continued
This post includes a review of the 2023 season and news highlights from around the Great Lakes region for 2024. In 2024, an array of challenges continue to impact the Great Lakes region, including climate change, pollution, invasive aquatic species, … Continued