The eastern part of Lake Ontario was designated as a national marine sanctuary in 2024.

The New York State Police are investigating a fatal drowning that occurred in Lake Ontario near the shoreline of Little Field Place in the town of Ellisburg.

A tornado warning has been issued for Savant Lake and Sturgeon Lake in northwestern Ontario. Here's the latest from Environment and Climate Change Canada on how to stay safe.

The Ontario government is safeguarding Lake Erie from illegal commercial fishing practices by ensuring commercial fish licence holders and captains follow licence conditions.

A man out for a swim in a lake in Muskoka, Ont., is in critical condition after being hit by a boat over the weekend.

A report from Environment America found Ontario Beach had potentially unsafe water quality on 42% of test days in 2024.

Gregory B. Stewart, of Missouri, was swimming in Lake Ontario with his family shortly after arriving at a rental cottage on Little Field Place in Ellisburg when his family lost sight of him, said ...

Most of Michigan's Great Lakes and inland lakes have reached a suitable swimming temperature. Here are the current water temperatures as of July 11.

This U.S. Lake Is So Clear and Turquoise It's Nicknamed the 'Caribbean of the North'—and You Can Swim, Snorkel, and Scuba in It With turquoise shallows, hidden coves, and a lively summer sandbar ...

Evacuations of Pikangikum and North Spirit Lake First Nations in northwestern Ontario are expected to begin Friday, as out-of-control wildfires burn near the remote communities.

Police in Durham Region say a 16-year-old boy who died after being struck by a floatplane that crashed on Lake Scugog was standing on a dock at the time.