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Thanksgiving week weather forecast 2026: Which US regions could face snow and rain in 2026? Check forecast for East, MidWest, Rockies and more

The Farmers’ Almanac long-range outlook for Thanksgiving week 2026 (Nov. 23-26) points to a typical late-November pattern, not a major nationwide storm. The East looks cool and dry, and the Southeast mild and sunny. Snow showers are possible in the Great Lakes, Upper Midwest, northern Plains and Rockies, while the…

The Economic Times · Oct 20

Scott Monroe Is Keeping Independent Maritime Expertise Alive on the Great Lakes

At Racine Riverside Marine in Wisconsin, President Scott Monroe has spent decades helping boaters navigate the practical realities behind their ambitions, drawing on experience that spans marina operations, yacht sales, and international transportation.

International Business Times · Oct 14

In 2019, Amsterdam began using bubble barriers to catch river plastic. Now the US wants to bring the technology to the Great Lakes

Lansing is considering implementing the Bubble Barrier technology, initially developed in Amsterdam, to address plastic pollution. This innovative system uses air bubbles to direct plastic waste towards collection points in waterways. Installation in the Grand River aims to prevent waste from reaching the Great Lakes. Local researchers are studying the…

The Economic Times · Oct 13

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Ohio School Delays Today: Heavy fog disrupts morning commute as the US winter forecast warns of major weather changes ahead

Heavy fog in Ohio has resulted in numerous school delays and closures for students and families today. Many schools are experiencing either one-hour or two-hour delays due to limited visibility. The fog is expected to lift later in the morning, leading to sunnier conditions in the afternoon. Meanwhile, forecasters are…

The Economic Times · Oct 12

Canada removed toxic harbour sediment; fish returned after 30 years

Collingwood Harbour in Ontario, Canada, was once so degraded that it was named a Great Lakes area of concern in 1987. Heavy metals contaminated its sediment, nuisance algae spread through its water, and fish habitat was lost. Restoration followed as 7,300 cubic metres of contaminated sediment were cleaned up, sewage…

The Times of India · Oct 10

How AI could help predict and explain water levels in the Great Lakes

In January 2013, Lake Michigan reached its lowest water level on record. Seven years later, in the summer of 2020, it broke the opposite record with widespread flooding, eroded shorelines and closed lakeside roads.

The Conversation · Oct 6

Illinois volunteers restore 43 acres with 9,000 native plants and 1,100 pounds of seed

In northeast Illinois, the Greenbelt Forest Preserve covers 607 acres between North Chicago and Waukegan. Invasive plants, including teasel, Canada thistle, canary grass, buckthorn and common reed, have displaced native vegetation there. According to the US Fish and Wildlife Service, working with the Lake County Forest Preserve District and the…

The Times of India · Oct 2

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One Bucket of River Water Can Reveal Every Species Living In It, Here's How eDNA Works

Every Animal Leaves a Genetic Signature BehindA fish does not need to be caught to be identified. As it swims, it sheds scales, mucus, urine, and faeces, each carrying fragments of its DNA into the surrounding water. The same is true for every aquatic creature: otters, frogs, turtles, even microscopic…

Times Life · Sep 30

US latest news September 15, 2026: stock market, technology news, sports, weather today, who won Monday Night Football, Starbucks fall collab and more

Developments in artificial intelligence and student data privacy are pivotal topics shaping technology news across the United States. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are predicted for various regions, including the Great Lakes and Plains. As investors brace for choices from the Federal Reserve, US stock futures may see continued pressure.…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

With no time to spare, Michigan hatches a Great Lakes whitefish rescue plan

Michigan officials have a plan that aims to save the Great Lakes' whitefish from invasive mussels

The Independent UK · Sep 8

Trump issued six executive orders in August, bringing his second-term total to 277

President Donald Trump (R) issued six executive orders in August, bringing his second-term total to 277. Trump issued orders on military spouses, citizenship, vaccines, the bulk-power system, and the Great Lakes. Click here to read more about each order.

Ballotpedia · Sep 4

Trump hit pause on a Great Lakes project. Then a phone call changed the odds

The Trump administration abruptly lifted a months-long stop-work order on the Brandon Road Interbasin Project, aimed at preventing invasive carp from reaching the Great Lakes, hours after Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer spoke with President Donald Trump.

The Economic Times · Sep 4

Donald Trump’s shallow renaming of the Great Lakes

Letters: Readers respond to the Trump administration’s decision to change Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’

The Guardian - UK · Sep 3

In 2009, Illinois treated a six-mile canal with more than 1,800 gallons of fish-killing poison — and found just one invasive carp

To address the menace of invasive Asian carp, Illinois officials deployed rotenone in a canal, leading to the recovery of numerous fish; however, they could only pinpoint a single bighead carp. The undertaking took place during routine maintenance of an electric barrier, highlighting the complexities of managing these invaders and…

The Economic Times · Aug 30

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The Economic Times · Aug 24

In 1970s, silver carp were brought to the US for aquaculture. Now the jumping fish threaten a $20 billion Great Lakes industry

Invasive silver carp are rapidly approaching the Great Lakes, raising alarm over potential ecological and economic damage. The recent detection of hundreds of young fish in the Illinois River has sparked concerns about their harmful impact on plankton, which could disrupt native species and aquatic food webs. Their notorious jumping…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

Earlier this year, Michigan researchers analyzed lake sturgeon records spanning decades. 300 years later, their findings point to fish still living around the Great lakes for nearly 3 centuries

New research from Michigan researchers suggests that lake sturgeon in the Great Lakes may live far longer than previously believed. The study, published in the Journal of Fish Biology, examined decades of growth records from tagged fish and found that many lake sturgeon could survive for around 200 years, with…

The Times of India · Aug 18

In 2020, a $186 million cleanup began at Minnesota's Spirit Lake; four years later, 1.3 million cubic yards had been remediated and a 14-acre fish-spawning bay created

For over a century, the industrial engines of Minnesota’s Iron Range drove the economy of Duluth. Raw iron ore moved down through the St. Louis River basin, feeding massive manufacturing plants along the shore. But that industrial output came with a long-term environmental tax. At Spirit Lake, which is a…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

In 4000 BCE, a lake Mega Chad larger than all five Great Lakes covered roughly 360,000 sq km of what is now the Sahara. 6,000 years later, only a tiny fraction, well under 1%, of that ancient lake remains

Thousands of years ago, a vast lake covered an enormous area of what is now the southern Sahara. Known as Palaeolake Mega-Chad, the ancient lake may have reached roughly 360,000 square kilometres, with some estimates exceeding 400,000 square kilometres. Its existence was made possible by the wetter conditions of North…

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The Times of India · Aug 15

The Sahara once held a lake 48% larger than all five Great Lakes combined, but Mega-Chad vanished about 5,000 years ago

Roughly 6,000 years ago, the middle of what is now the southern Sahara held a lake larger than all five North American Great Lakes combined, spread across about 361,000 square kilometres of open water. Today, only Lake Chad remains as the surviving surface-water remnant of that much larger system, shared…

The Independent UK · Aug 7

Some fish swimming in the Great Lakes could be upward of 400 years old, new study finds

Previous research had put the ‘living dinosaur’ fish’s life expectancy at 150 years

The Times of India · Aug 4

In 1817, New York began digging a 363-mile canal its critics called “Clinton’s Folly”; eight years later, it helped make New York City America’s commercial capital

Construction of the Erie Canal began in 1817, facing significant skepticism from opponents. This ambitious waterway linked the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean, revolutionizing trade. The canal dramatically reduced transportation costs and travel times for goods and people. New York City became the nation's financial capital, and inland cities…

The Times of India · Aug 2

In 1921, a vampire-like sea lamprey appeared above Niagara Falls; by the late 1930s, it had spread through the Great Lakes and devastated native lake trout

A parasitic sea lamprey entered Lake Erie in 1921, spreading rapidly through the Great Lakes. This invasive species devastated native fish populations, causing a severe fishery collapse. Lake trout catches plummeted dramatically, impacting local economies and jobs. The United States and Canada formed a commission to control the lamprey population.…

The Independent UK · Aug 1

Michigan Supreme Court rejects permit for Enbridge oil pipeline under Great Lakes

The Michigan Supreme Court has ordered state regulators to reconsider a permit for a tunnel carrying an oil pipeline under the Great Lakes

The Times of India · Aug 1

In 1933, the US completed a 336-mile waterway across Illinois to carry cargo between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi; decades later, it became a pathway for invasive carp

The ambitious inland waterway project linked the Great Lakes with the Mississippi River, streamlining trade and cargo transportation nationwide. Unexpectedly, this engineering marvel also facilitated the northward invasion of harmful carp species. Today, it stands as an essential barrier against these aquatic threats, transforming commerce while playing a pivotal role…

The Times of India · Jul 30

In America’s Great Lakes, invasive mussels made the water look cleaner but broke the food chain; native whitefish could now vanish from some areas within five years

Invasive zebra and quagga mussels have transformed the Great Lakes ecosystem by reducing the tiny organisms that young lake whitefish depend on for food. While the mussels made the water cleaner, they disrupted the food chain, causing whitefish numbers to fall sharply. Scientists warn the species could vanish from some…

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