Great Lakes

Milwaukee artist Melanie Ariens is receiving national recognition for her Great Lakes-focused work. Her pieces inspire people to think about tough water issues.

Lake Michigan fisheries are important to Wisconsin's economy and to the lake's fragile ecosystem. Three people intimately involved with the lake's ecosystem share their perspective on how fish are faring.

Robert Ragotzkie died recently at the age of 97. His legacy includes bringing Wisconsin Sea Grant to life and mentoring countless Great Lakes scientists along the way.

Toxic algae is nothing new to the Great Lakes. Just think Lake Erie and the bay of Green Bay. But now sporadic blooms have appeared in an unexpected place — Lake Superior.

UW-Milwaukee scientist Todd Miller is leading an effort to advance toxic algae research while protecting aquatic and public health.

When Geo Rutherford came to Milwaukee to earn her MFA in fine arts, her goal was to earn more as a teacher, but she gained more — a passion for and mission to help the Great Lakes.

A binational commission, representing Canada and the United States, is making three recommendations it says will improve the two governments’ ability to…

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers officially assumed his role as chair of the Conference of Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers Friday as he…

It’s been a decade since the Great Lakes Compact was signed into law. The historic agreement between the U.S. and Canada puts restrictions on large-scale…

The International Joint Commission - or IJC - was created by the Boundary Waters Treaty signed by the United States and Canada in 1909. The commission is…