Fish kills are not uncommon in the Great Lakes region. Recently, more than 24,000 fish were killed on Ohio’s Maumee River.

For decades, Canada and the U.S. have had an agreement to clean up the most polluted sites on the Great Lakes. Nipigon Bay is one of the success stories

Officials in Indiana discussed the state’s clean water supply at the 9th annual Indiana Water Summit.

After failed trade negotiations, U.S. Pres. Trump threatened to rename one of the Great Lakes.

After failed trade negotiations, U.S. Pres. Trump threatened to rename one of the Great Lakes.

While supporters see proposal as an economic boost, local and tribal officials say infrastructure is lacking.

Some lake sturgeon swimming in the Great Lakes today may have been alive for centuries, according to new research that suggests scientists have significantly underestimated the fish’s lifespan.

Four months after Congress reversed a ban on mining over about 350 square miles in the watershed of the northeastern Minnesota wilderness, Gov. Tim Walz has issued a state executive order to block cop...

Illinois is the first Great Lakes state to classify plastic pellets as a pollutant, a move advocates say helps keep millions of pellets out of the region’s waterways.

A decade-long shoreline restoration project is reviving habitat along Lake St. Clair, while fulfilling landscape architect Jens Jensen's nearly century-old vision.

An entire generation grew up without mayflies. But the pesky bug's return this summer points to a healthier Lake Erie .

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Building energy ingenuity through a solar commons in Ojibwe country.

As waters warm and industrial fishing expands, fish populations are heading for the depths of the European continental shelf.

As smoke spreads, experts explain how animals can suffer serious health effects and what we can do to help.

Tom and John Connelly put in on Saturday for what was supposed to be a 10-day fishing trip through Quetico Provincial Park, across the Canadian border from the Boundary Waters. Then came the fires and...

Namaygoosisagagun First Nation, also known as Collins First Nation, has been destroyed by a wildfire that spans over 350,000 hectares in northwestern Ontario. Community leaders spoke to CBC News about...

Events were canceled and people were urged to stay indoors amid warnings of health risks from the plume drifting down from Minnesota and Canada.

While urbanization continues to displace natural ecosystems across the Great Lakes region, one declining wetland bird has managed to adapt to city life — the black-crowned night heron.

Two Minnesota solar farms planted 66 native species under their panels. Five years of counting revealed a staggering result that nobody had written into the engineering plan.

The Detroit River lost 97% of its coastal wetlands to development but remains one of the most biologically important Great Lakes waterways, with millions of fish spawning there each spring.

The storied river is beloved by boaters and anglers alike — and one side no doubt will be unhappy by the resolution of Consumers Energy’s proposal to sell six hydroelectric dams.

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Emerging research suggests datacentres create a heat island effect, pushing up temperatures in the immediate vicinity by as much as 9C

Chicago has more lead pipes than any other city in the country. It’s also paying more to replace each one.

In a small northern city, citizens have launched a class-action lawsuit over decades-old PFAS pollution. The city and federal government, meanwhile, are working on a $122-million clean-up.

A Central Michigan University program tracks coastal wetland health and guides restoration across the Great Lakes.

A new chapter unfolds in the battle over mining near Minnesota’s treasured wilderness.

University of Michigan researchers will test a prototype this week as part of an ongoing effort to improve electricity reliability for residents.

Severe fires can damage soils, increase runoff, and degrade water quality in remote watersheds.

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Michigan schools are increasingly adopting composting programs that divert food waste from the landfill while teaching students sustainability.

Ticks are at their highest levels in nearly 10 years, experts share how to protect yourself from the tiny parasites.

Riley was doored in a non-protected bike lane. "No more people should die in the streets because their lives are not valued as much as driver convenience," said one organizer.

Traffic can be a significant heat source in cities – yet is often overlooked in concerns about rising urban temperatures.

The Trust for Public Land conveyed 213 acres to the National Park Service this spring in Iron County.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced a $108 million settlement with Monsanto Co. over long-term PCB contamination in the state, with the funds directed toward cleanup and restoration of aff...

A gorgeous visualization shows how rivers thread their way throughout the United States.

Federal money will aid a long-term project to convert 106 acres of shoreline into publicly accessible greenspace.

A new study says 70% of farmers can’t afford fertilizer, growers across the Great Lakes region say global supply disruptions are forcing difficult decisions.

With rising food costs, NPR wants to hear your tips and hacks for reducing your bill.