The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers predicts Great Lakes water levels will rise seasonally beginning in late March and April. All Great Lakes are currently below their 2023-2024 levels due to winter ...

Peak swimming temperatures in the Great Lakes typically occur in late summer/early fall. Swimming in cold lake water can lead to cold shock and hypothermia. The official start of summer is June 20 ...

While Great Lakes water levels were up in early May from the previous month, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says they are all lower than their 2024 averages, by as much as 8 inches. "The ...

Vance’s office didn’t respond to questions from ProPublica about how federal cuts have affected Great Lakes research. The White House also didn’t respond to messages. Municipal water leaders ...

Alaska has the largest total water area, while Michigan leads in Great Lakes water area. Michigan's large percentage of water area is significantly influenced by its portion of the Great Lakes.

Livelihoods and economies in the Great Lakes region always centered on water. From the manoomin, or wild rice, grown and revered by the Ojibwe people to the whitefish catch in Lake Michigan, to the ...

Great Lakes water levels are currently below average compared to 2024, though the lakes overall saw a rise from spring melt. Lakes Michigan-Huron are 8 inches lower than last year, the largest ...