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In June, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) published draft guidance that would allow new Regional Ocean Partnerships (ROP), including ones on the Great Lakes.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

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

Proposed Marine Sanctuary Aims To Protect The Past And The Future

On January 19, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) took an important step towards establishing the Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary (LONMS) in eastern Lake Ontario. That’s when NOAA... Read More