A powerful winter storm has dumped several feet of snow across New York and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, causing widespread travel disruptions and prompting disaster emergencies. Unusually warm lake temperatures are fueling the intense lake-effect snow, impacting holiday travel and creating challenging conditions for residents and businesses.
Mysterious circles spotted on the bottom of Lake Michigan have been confirmed as giant holes, likely sinkholes, but their origin and impact on the ecosystem remain a puzzle for scientists.
The Canadian government will announce funding for the Great Lakes Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative. Parliamentary Secretaries Terry Duguid and Irek Kusmierczyk will be present at the event, followed by a media availability and a tour of the Freshwater Restoration Ecology Centre.
Pearl Seas Cruises is poised to launch its most extensive Great Lakes season yet, boasting a captivating array of itineraries, including the unprecedented 14-night ‘Great Lakes Explorer.’ Beginning May 24, 2024, and continuing through late September, the season will feature the flagship vessel, Pearl Mist, and embark on four distinct journeys.
