As U.S. butterfly populations face declines, the John Ball Zoo has launched a program to save these insects in a race against extinction.

From the 17th century fur trade to today's iron ore industry, the Great Lakes has a long and important history of maritime trade.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers stands by its prediction that the water levels in the Great Lakes will continue to rise during summer months.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Great Lakes Science Center is renovating its second floor to create a new permanent exhibit – “Handle with Care” -- for children ages 8 and younger.

The St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival's 2025 season brings Sherlock Holmes to the river in a new adaptation created exclusively for the Festival. Learn more about the season here!

Strawberries are known as heart berries or ode’iminan in Ojibwemowin and they play a special role in our regional ecosystems.

The warmest water temperature of the Great Lakes today is 81.1 degrees in Lake Erie and the coldest is at 65.1 degrees in Lake Michigan.

Northern Great Lakes basin sees dry conditions while the southern basin experiences wetter conditions Highlights of May Great Lakes conditions: The mean monthly water level of Lakes Superior, Michigan ...

Amid ongoing grant cancellations and funding freezes, the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative appears to be continuing as usual.