The issue in front of the US Supreme Court is seemingly mundane, about federal or state jurisdiction. But it is actually much bigger, encompassing some key questions of the 21st century.

Arctic grayling were once abundant in Michigan’s waters. But almost a century ago, habitat destruction, overfishing, and predation by introduced species decimated their populations. By 1936, the fish ...

More PFAS news with a study on Minnesota combustion facilities, and proposed rate hikes for water utilities in Illinois.

The southernmost Great Lake froze over almost completely this month — bringing people from near and far to have a look.

Across the Great Lakes, a network of buoys provides real-time data about waves, wind, and ice. In 2025, one buoy broke free, ...

Restarting an aging reactor and building next-generation modular plants on the shores of the world’s largest freshwater system.

In September of 2025, dozens of people with indigenous roots from across the Great Lakes gathered on the banks of Michigan’s Au Sable River to harvest manoomin– or wild rice– […] ...

The Energy News Roundup is your source for the latest energy stories from around the Great Lakes. In Michigan, the state’s ...

Michigan’s ambitious plan to replace 580,030 lead and galvanized lines is underway, yet many residents remain in the dark about their water safety. The Michigan Lead Service Line Tracker empowers ...

Michigan’s ambitious plan to replace 580,030 lead and galvanized lines is underway, yet many residents remain in the dark about their water safety. The Michigan Lead Service Line Tracker empowers ...

More energy news as a bribery trial begins in Ohio for two former utility executives and burning trash and wood for electricity can now qualify as carbon-free in Minnesota.

The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan; Circle of Blue; Great Lakes Now at Detroit Public Television; and Michigan Radio, Michigan’s NPR News Leader; who work together to bring ...