What’s causing record-low lake levels?

Jan. 31, 2013
Here’s a hint: It’s not the bottled-water industry. It’s something much, much bigger.

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.

Durbin to assess Mississippi River rock-removal effort

Jan. 5, 2013
THEBES, Ill. — Two federal lawmakers from Illinois will get a firsthand look at urgent efforts to clear some Mississippi River bedrock that's crimping shipping on the waterway.Sen. Dick Durbin and Rep.

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.

Low Lake Michigan water levels threaten shipping

Nov. 29, 2012
Local ports could run into problems if Great Lakes water levels don't increase. The lake is 28 inches below the long term average – and still falling.

Shallow lake levels change Chicago fishing

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

Raising Lakes Huron, Michigan costly

Jun. 9, 2011
A new report says it would be technologically feasible to raise water levels in Lakes Huron and Michigan to make up for drop-offs caused by more than a century of dredging and other human activity. But the report obtained by The Associated Press says it would take decades to accomplish the task