Piping plover populations around the Great Lakes plunged in the 1980s. Conservation efforts have helped the numbers grow to record highs.

The history of courageous ship mascot animals who braved Great Lakes storms alongside their mariners will be chronicled on April 21, when researcher Ric Mixter visits the Marysville Library. The free ...

Two filmmakers making a documentary about the invasive quagga mussels, a pest with no natural predator in the Great Lakes, found something much larger than the fingertip-sized mollusk. They discovered ...

Deep in Michigan's Huron Mountains, scientists checked out what looks like a untouched forest. They found non-native ...

NIAGARA FALLS, NY — Great Lakes 360 is a new expansion at the Aquarium of Niagara dedicated to the diverse ecosystems of the world’s largest freshwater system. With 15 new exhibits, Great Lakes 360 is ...

As temperatures drop, pets are the next group fighting the weather. The Great Lakes Humane Society says that since the beginning of the month, they have received over a dozen calls regarding pets and ...

It's a fish story with a big, unexpected plot twist. A native Great Lakes whitefish thought extinct for nearly 40 years has been rediscovered by scientists – in the wrong Great Lake. The Shortnose ...

Harmful algae blooms in Michigan and other states are spiking during the summer in freshwater bodies such as lakes, according to a recent CDC report. Harmful algae blooms are often caused by a rapid ...

Midland, Mich (WNEM) – Dow Diamond and the Great Lakes Loons are set to host the Paws & Claws Night fundraiser. On July 23, Loons fans are invited to bring their dog and enjoy the ballgame, while ...

Great Lakes Bay Animal Society is hosting its 12th Fast & Furriest 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 3, at Midland City Forest, 2840 E. Monroe Road in Midland. This is a family-friendly and kid-friendly ...