Tag: Great Lakes

A group of five freshwater lakes of central North America between the United States and Canada, including Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario. The Great Lakes connect Midwestern ports with the Atlantic Ocean via the St. Lawrence Seaway.

Low Water Levels in Great Lakes Threatened Marinas

Posted on October 6, 2012November 27, 2021 by Michael Hardy

In 2012, low water levels in the Great Lakes threatened to cut off many marinas. The problem was acute in already shallow Saginaw Bay.

Historic Great Lakes Low Water Levels In 2012

Posted on October 1, 2012October 2, 2022 by Michael Hardy

We look back at the scary Great Lakes water levels in 2012 and how they impacted Caseville Harbor. Could we see this again by 2030? Some think so.

2012 Lake Huron Water Levels Approached Notable Historic Lows

Posted on August 29, 2012February 3, 2022 by Michael Hardy

The 2012 Lake Huron water levels approached measurements not seen in over 50 years. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Great Lakes Restoration Initiative EPA Advisory Board

Posted on June 3, 2012January 11, 2023 by Michael Hardy

CHICAGO (May 31, 2012) – In 2012, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced an advisory board’s creation. This was to

Michigan Beach Rights Threatened by Senate Bill

Posted on May 6, 2012November 15, 2021 by Malcom Mott

In 2012, Senate Bill 1052 would let beach owners groom their beaches without requiring a permit from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.

Low Great Lakes Water Levels in 2012

Posted on January 29, 2012March 21, 2024 by Michael Hardy

In 2011, the US Army Corps of Engineers were forecasted lower Great Lakes Water Level in 2012 for Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, and Lake Huron.

Given the number of raw materials and agriculture affected, the reduced number of shipping days and access to key ports typically cost jobs and impact the United States economy. Each year, the amount of iron ore alone shipped through the Soo Locks is $500.4 billion.