Marine Highway
The latest developments and news affecting operations, conditions, and improvements of the Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Seaway System.
Progress at the Soo
A major milestone has been reached on construction of the New Lock at the Soo project. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District has completed Phase 2 of the... Read More
SLSMC to Invest $350 Million in Infrastructure Upgrades
The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) has announced an investment of more than $350 million in infrastructure upgrades over the next three years. This investment will ensure the Seaway’s... Read More
Experimental Dredging for U.P. Harbor
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District and Engineer Research and Development Center(ERDC) in partnership with the U.S. Navy removed more than 25,000 cubic yards of material from Little... Read More
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In June, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) published draft guidance that would allow new Regional Ocean Partnerships (ROP), including ones on the Great Lakes.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
Expanding Great Lakes Trade
The Ohio River flows within 100 miles of Lake Erie in northeast Ohio. Connecting the river and lake with a canal would facilitate trade between Great Lakes ports and numerous... Read More
Corps of Engineers Releases Final FY2024 Great Lakes Maintenance Program
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released its final navigation work plan for FY2024. The plan details specific amounts to be spent on dredging, structure maintenance and other priorities... Read More
New Poe Lock Arrestor Arm is Largest U.S. Civil Works Component Produced by 3D Printer
The largest U.S. civil works component produced by 3D printer has been installed on the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. In early March, the U.S. Army Corps of... Read More
St. Lawrence Seaway Begins 66th Navigation Season
The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System’s 66th navigation season is now underway. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS) joined its partner,... Read More
Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Proposal & the Great Lakes
The Biden Administration has released its budget proposal for all federal agencies for Fiscal Year 2025, which will begin on October 1. This year’s budget process coincides with FY2024, because... Read More
Soo Locks to Open Early for 2024 Shipping Season
The Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, will open the Poe Lock to all marine traffic at 6 p.m. on March 22, marking the start of the 2024 Great... Read More
Great Lakes See Lowest Ice Coverage in Decades
The unusually warm winter has significantly affected ice coverage on the Great Lakes. In mid-February, the ice extent across all the lakes was the lowest it has been in more... Read More