Environment
Regional Ocean Partnerships Might Mean New Opportunities for the Great Lakes
In June, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) published draft guidance that would allow new Regional Ocean Partnerships (ROP), including ones on the Great Lakes. ROPs have been around... Read More
Ferries Could Provide Early Lessons on Electrification
In July, the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers (GSGP) released a new study on vessel electrification titled “Ferry Electrification in the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Maritime Transportation System.” ... Read More
Shore Power Challenges for Carriers and Ports on the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway
Addressing the motives and challenges of shore power technology for carriers and ports of the St. Lawrence Seaway and Great Lakes has become an important topic, experts say. Shore power... Read More
Protecting the Waters of The Great Lakes
Green Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Under Review The Great Lakes will likely get another protected area established soon – the Green Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (GB NERR). Final... Read More
ICCT Releases Report On Alt-Fuel Study
Benefits and Barriers The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) recently released the findings of a study focused on alternative fuels for the Great Lakes shipping industry. The U.S. Maritime... Read More
Collaborating for a Green Future
Green shipping corridor created between Quebec and Newfoundland Efforts are now underway to create the first domestic green shipping corridor between Quebec and Newfoundland. The Montreal Port Authority (MPA), Oceanex... Read More
EPA Clean Ports Program Accepting Grant Applications
On February 28, EPA announced the Clean Ports Program grant competitions. Two Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) are open now until the application window closes on May 28, 2024, at... Read More
Investigating Wind’s Power
National research lab provides a deep dive look at Great Lakes wind energy The possibility and potential of offshore wind (OSW) in the Great Lakes received close attention in a... Read More
Combating Aquatic Invasive Species
Upgrading Canada’s Ballast Water Treatment Regulation Plans In light of the numerous problems created by aquatic invasive species (AIS), Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has spoken out about this on... Read More
Warner Petroleum Bringing Biodiesel to the Great Lakes
Environmentally Friendly Biodiesel Supports Sustainable Shipping As a major fuel supplier to the Great Lakes, Michigan-based Warner Petroleum is poised to have a major impact on sustainable maritime shipping by... Read More
Protecting Great Lakes Waters
Lake Erie Gets High Level Attention Lake Erie is receiving top-level attention on a number of fronts. Federal, state and local officials have policy initiatives and programs to benefit the... Read More