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.

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– […] ...