icebreakers
The Critical Need for Another Great Lakes Icebreaker
Icebreakers are complex vessels — almost as complex as the politics required to construct them. For Great Lakes shipping, icebreaker capabilities and readiness were particularly critical because of this winter’s severe conditions. Consider that the... 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
President’s FY2024 Budget Prioritizes Great Lakes Navigation
New details have been provided about President Biden’s FY2024 budget proposal. The budget, which was released on March 9, includes several important programs for the Great Lakes region. Great Lakes Region... Read More