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Port of Montreal expansion underway as ‘nation-building’ effort ramps up

The Port of Montreal expansion project in Québec has officially set sail along the banks of the St. Lawrence River, with construction now underway for a new wharf. Read the full story […]

Crews remove smaller silver carp from Illinois River

Invasive carp sampling crews have removed several hundred small silver carp from the Marseilles Pool of the Illinois River, about 80 miles from Lake Michigan. The 4-to-6-inch fish were discovered […]

Safeguarding water discussed at “Lake Michigan Day” in Manitowoc

The 2026 annual Lake Michigan Day was held August 14 at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. The gathering celebrated the work being done and discussed challenges such as […]

City council say efforts to control water chestnut are working, but public should remain vigilant in removing the invasive plant

A local effort to control the spread of invasive water chestnut along the St. Lawrence River is showing progress, but officials say the plant remains a concern and residents of […]

One-time funding won’t fix financial strain for DNR’s Fisheries Division

Officials from the Fisheries Division of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources say further cutbacks on staffing and fish stocking are likely as the costs of operations rise. The division […]

Cross-lake truck ferry to connect Port of Cleveland and Ontario in 2028: Mission possible

A new cross-lake truck ferry service in Lake Erie, launching in 2028, will cut travel time, reduce pollution, and boost U.S.-Canada trade. A new cross-lake truck ferry service will connect […]

Lake Erie, other Great Lakes rank among top fishing destinations

Lake Erie came in second, behind Lake Michigan, among top fishing destinations. All five Great Lakes and Lake St. Clair make the top ten list. Read the full story by […]

Unique Detroit River boat tours give officials chance to see restoration projects up close

Earlier this month dozens gathered at the Detroit Wayne County Port Authority and boarded a 45-foot boat to learn more about the Detroit River and how it’s being restored after […]

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers gives green light to Line 5 tunnel

Last Wednesday, Canadian energy company Enbridge secured another permit needed for its controversial Line 5 tunnel project. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a permit authorizing the company to […]

New $1.8B Blatnik Bridge design unveiled; Duluth to Superior span opening set for October 2031

Minnesota and Wisconsin transportation officials unveiled the design and construction schedule of the new bridge that will replace the Blatnik Bridge between Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin, for area residents. […]