lake ice

A study in the journal Science outlines the many consequences of the loss of ice on lakes because of climate change. Fishing, cultural activities, transportation, water quality, and greenhouse gas releases are all consequences of the loss of lake ice coverage.

This winter we've had record breaking warm weather. What does this mean for Isle Royale's wolves and moose, and how does it affect the census that tracks them?

There was less ice cover on the Great Lakes on New Year's Day, 2024, than any other New Year's Day over the past 50 years. But experts say that doesn't tell us nearly as much as the average maximum ice coverage over that same time period.

If humans continue to release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere at current rates, we should be prepared to say goodbye to ice-covered winters on the…

Hope is waning for those who hoped to stick an ice shanty on Little Traverse Bay this winter. The same goes for nearby Torch and Elk lakes, two large…

It's been a long, tough, cold winter in Michigan. But it's turned out especially tough for residents of Neebish Island in the U.P. The island is entering…

Spend a little over a thousand bucks and you too could capture some images that will grab the attention of your local TV station.WZZM-TV in West Michigan…