What happens if the water in Lake Michigan keeps disappearing?

Jan. 7, 2013
Water levels hit an all-time low in Lake Michigan in December. Without a turnaround, shipping, fishing and the economies of whole towns are at risk.

Asian carp from Humboldt Park Lagoon move to Shedd

Dec. 20, 2012
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is unsure how the carp got there in the first place.

Mississippi River rock removal brings relief to shippers

Dec. 20, 2012
“The barges can’t get through there, they’ll just tear their bottoms right out,” explained Chicago tugboat owner John Kindra.

Drought could re-reverse the Chicago River

Dec. 17, 2012
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers warns low water in Lake Michigan could lead the river to flow back into the lake - its original direction, by the way.

Historic coal-powered Lake Michigan ferry on chopping block

Dec. 6, 2012
Sen. Dick Durbin is on the offensive over the S.S. Badger’s pollution problem. Now the ship’s future is in the hands of the EPA.

Shallow lake levels change Chicago fishing

Nov. 29, 2012
Lake Michigan is at near-record low water levels.

Do we need to change our lake culture?

Aug. 13, 2012
This summer has been a dangerous one for those who enjoy swimming in Lake Michigan. Are we actually prepared to use the beaches the way we do?

The end of smelt?

Apr. 27, 2012
This weekend marks the final fin de semaine of this year's season, and by all reports it might just be the end of smelt fishing off our lakefront.

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