Great Lakes

Federal protections for many wetlands have been removed. Some states have laws to protect those wetlands, but some are stronger than others.

Professor Drew Gronewold joins Stateside to talk about the Great Lakes' fluctuating water levels.

More about the poor air quality in Michigan, the a new theatrical project about the experiences of queer Detroiters facing homelessness, and then an expert breaks down the changes in the Great Lakes water levels.

Michigan's current risk of wildfires, trailer park worries, Ocean beaches vs Great Lakes beaches, and Chicago sells off more Lake Michigan water.

A closer look at Governor Whitmer’s plan to boost Michigan's population numbers, and an explainer on new safety rules at Great Lakes beaches.

Native American tribes are working with university researchers and others to determine why whitefish, an important source of protein, is declining.

UN Water Conference highlights risks and opportunities for the Great Lakes region.

Canada's financial contribution to the Great Lakes will likely be among the topics President Joe Biden discusses with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

We got an update on the ice storm that has left thousands in the state without power. Plus, a conversation with one Michigander who dived deep into Wikipedia during lockdown — and found comedy gold.

Winter ice cover on the lakes has been on a downward trend for decades as a result of climate change.