https://www.wcmu.org/tags/great-lakes Great Lakes en-US Copyright Mon, 11 May 2026 22:49:56 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-05-11/how-a-forgotten-fish-in-the-great-lakes-is-bringing-together-researchers-in-michigan-and-abroad Pink salmon have been in the Great Lakes for 70 years. But recent growth in their numbers has scientists asking new questions. Mon, 11 May 2026 22:49:56 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-05-11/how-a-forgotten-fish-in-the-great-lakes-is-bringing-together-researchers-in-michigan-and-abroad Ellie Katz https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-05-10/new-book-dives-into-history-of-phenomenal-great-lakes-ship-architect Book explores the career of naval architect Frank Kirby. Two of his three surviving ships are in Detroit and Muskegon Lake. Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-05-10/new-book-dives-into-history-of-phenomenal-great-lakes-ship-architect Lily Cole, Capital News Service https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-05-03/great-lakes-show-signs-of-declining-pfas-pollution The researchers found a decline in PFAS levels in top predator fish species, lake trout and walleye, suggesting lower levels of long-lasting contaminants in the resources these fish consume. Sun, 03 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-05-03/great-lakes-show-signs-of-declining-pfas-pollution Riley Wilson, Capital News Service https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-29/ship-drops-anchor-in-soo-locks-traffic-at-a-standstill The U.S. Army Corp said the closure lasted only about five hours and delayed 11 ships. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:50:04 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-29/ship-drops-anchor-in-soo-locks-traffic-at-a-standstill Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-28/endangered-great-lakes-shorebird-population-growing Piping Plover experts say breeding pairs have more than doubled since being added to the endangered species list over three decades ago. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:49:05 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-28/endangered-great-lakes-shorebird-population-growing Tina Sawyer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-09/young-adults-employers-flood-delta-college-for-job-fair Roughly 5% of recent college graduates were unemployed as of last December, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, while 7.8% of young workers (ages 22-28) were unemployed. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:29:26 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-09/young-adults-employers-flood-delta-college-for-job-fair Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-27/great-lakes-shipping-season-starts-with-carriers-beset-by-ice As many as 11 Great Lakes shipping vessels near Sault Ste. Marie have been delayed due to icy conditions since the shipping season got underway Wednesday morning with the opening of the Soo Locks. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:36:48 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-27/great-lakes-shipping-season-starts-with-carriers-beset-by-ice Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-25/with-less-ice-breakers-us-coast-guard-says-its-quite-prepared-for-great-lakes-shipping-season With the Great Lakes shipping season underway, the U.S. Coast Guard says they're capable of helping ships navigate icy waters despite being short a couple of icebreaking vessels. Officials are not anticipating significant delays. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:46:48 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-25/with-less-ice-breakers-us-coast-guard-says-its-quite-prepared-for-great-lakes-shipping-season Cristin Coppess https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-03/communities-researchers-measure-ice-thickness-on-the-great-lakes Researchers want help from ice fishers and others who go onto frozen lakes to collect crucial data, which could improve ice forecasting on the Great Lakes. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:26:05 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-03/communities-researchers-measure-ice-thickness-on-the-great-lakes Vivian La https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-27/public-feedback-is-open-for-proposed-sea-lamprey-barrier-in-upper-peninsula The goal of a proposed seasonal sea lamprey barrier is to restrict the invasive species' spread up the Sucker River in Alger County. Officials are taking public feedback until February 22. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 01:03:51 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-27/public-feedback-is-open-for-proposed-sea-lamprey-barrier-in-upper-peninsula Anna Busse