This winter, the Great Lakes have experienced significant temperature fluctuations leading to rapid changes in ice coverage, ...

The Great Lakes reached their highest ice coverage in three years on Feb. 22, hitting 52.23%. Warming temperatures have caused that percentage to shrink to nearly zero. With continuing above-freezing ...

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It was a year of growing challenges as well as comeback stories in the Great Lakes. While Detroit welcomed a large new park, new issues emerged around wildlife.

Fifty years ago, winter didn't just visit the Great Lakes -- it took up residence. If you blinked too slowly, your eyelashes froze together. Standing on the ice at the edge of Lake Superior, just ...