One common factor has likely played a role in water levels plunging in the Detroit River and Lake Erie this fall, along with the running aground of two freighters in Detroit in November: wind. U.S.

Lake Erie's water levels have dropped significantly since reaching a record high in April 2020. The decline is attributed to lower precipitation, increased evaporation and natural seasonal cycles. The ...

The big cold front moving into the Great Lakes region, leading to heavy snow in some areas, high winds and gale warnings on the Great Lakes, is also expected to cause a storm surge on Lake Erie − a ...

OHIO, USA — While Lake Erie continues to face historic challenges regarding algae and runoff, researchers are reporting statistical improvements in water quality and a booming fishery, according to ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — People walking, running or launching boats along Lake Erie’s shorelines may have noticed more exposed beach and rock than in recent years — a subtle sign the lake has dipped below ...

A Great Lakes dinosaur is once again swimming in an Upstate New York creek, thanks to recent stocking efforts by the state Department of Environmental Conservation. DEC, in partnership with the Seneca ...

Check out these images of a seiche in Lake Erie earlier this week. They're caused when water drains from the western side of Lake Erie and is pushed east by winds. 2 GOP senators back effort to ...

Michigan has seen a week of windy weather, so much so, that Lake Erie's waters sloshed back and forth like water in a bathtub. "A fascinating natural phenomenon is happening today (Oct. 22) on Lake ...

CLEVELAND — As autumn unfolds across the Great Lakes region, meteorologists are keeping a close eye on a crucial seasonal factor: water temperatures in Lake Erie. While a few extra degrees may seem ...

The Lake Erie water snake was once on the endangered and threatened species list. It's native to Kelleys Island and North, Middle and South Bass Islands. The Lake Erie water snake can grow up to 3.5 ...

Do treasure chests full of gold and jewels rest beneath the Pennsylvania waters of Lake Erie off eastern Erie County? Probably not. But scientists, who are using an uncrewed surface vehicle to explore ...

The water temperatures on the Great Lakes can influence how storm systems move across the eastern U.S. In the next upcoming storm system, it is being influenced by the warmest part of the Great Lakes.