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Notes from the Field: Adventure on the High (Inland) Seas

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As reporter Codi Yeager-Kozacek's trip across Lake Michigan got a little more exciting when she sailed into an October gale, it was a fitting reminder of the difference between reporting from a desk and reporting from the field.

On the Trail of the Tiny & Troublesome Great Lakes Microplastic

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Circle of Blue reporter Codi Kozacek talks with scientists who…

In Great Lakes, Reports Offer Reassurance and Warnings About Oil Pipeline Safety

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Three studies reach differing conclusions about the vulnerability…
Enbridge Inc., based in Calgary, is the largest shipper of Canadian crude oil, built and operates the twin, 20-inch-diameter steel pipelines, about 1,000 feet apart, that cross the Straits of Mackinac in northern Michigan. The company's holdings include this tank farm in Edmonton, Alberta. Photo/Keith Schneider

Oil Pipeline, Long Submerged in Michigan’s Deep Waters, Fuels Public Concern

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A rally in St. Ignace on July 14 draws attention to the risks of ruptures and leaks when transporting fossil fuels through the Great Lakes.

Great Lakes Water Quality: Technology and Regulations Work to Eliminate Major Shipping Pathway for Invasive Species

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Political action and technological advances are cutting down…
S.S. Superior at the Port of Chicago

The Stream, April 23: Looming Storms Threaten Communities Along the Great Lakes

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Looming storms are keeping communities along the Great Lakes…
S.S. Superior at the Port of Chicago

The Stream, April 3: Deadly Floods in Buenos Aires

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South America Nearly 400 millimeters (16 inches) of rain pummeled…
S.S. Superior at the Port of Chicago

The Stream, March 29: Drought Continues in Northeast Brazil

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While Brazil’s major crop growing areas are producing a record…

Report: Why Asian Carp eDNA Still Matters in the Fight for the Great Lakes

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Researchers see great promise in eDNA testing to detect invasive and rare species at low abundance — including invasive Asian carp — but refining the tool is a long process.
S.S. Superior at the Port of Chicago

Report: Water Levels Hit Record Lows in Two Great Lakes, Wildlife Struggles to Cope with Changing Climate

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Drought and reduced winter ice cover are contributing to declining water levels in the Great Lakes. As lakes Michigan and Huron hit record lows, a new report outlines what changes like this could mean for the region’s flora and fauna.
S.S. Superior at the Port of Chicago

The Stream, February 6: Lake Michigan Water Levels at Record Lows

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Americas Water levels on Lake Michigan and Lake Huron have reached…
S.S. Superior at the Port of Chicago

The Stream, January 15: U.S. Midwest Water Levels

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In the Midwest, low water levels are a growing economic concern…