Thousands of jobs, hundreds of millions in economic impact tied to port

ByGreat Lakes Commission 25 August 2023

A new study shows an increase of nearly 900 jobs and more than $235 million in additional economic activity in the port of Toledo compared to a 2018 study. Read the full story by WTVG -TV – Toledo, OH.

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Legislation could bring new wind turbines to Lake Erie

ByGreat Lakes Commission 28 August 2023

In the most recent legislative session in Albany, some New York State lawmakers introduced legislation to establish a wind turbine pilot program in Lake Erie intending to progress the state’s climate goals. Read the full story by WICU-TV – Erie, PA. Read the full story

Great Lakes cruises bring passengers, revenue to Muskegon

ByGreat Lakes Commission 22 July 2022

West Michigan welcomes tens of thousands of visitors from around the world every summer and many of them travel by cruise ship. Cruise the Great Lakes expects about 150,000 visitors into ports around the Midwest and Canada in 2022. There are 4 cruise lines serving Great Lakes ports, generating more than $120 million this season….

Record year for cruise ships setting sail in Toronto

ByGreat Lakes Commission 12 May 2023

The Great Lakes cruising season is now well underway and Ports Toronto said this year is once again setting another record. Fifty-four ships are scheduled to visit the city of Toronto between May and October, bringing more than 22,000 passengers to the city. Read the full story by CityNews Toronto. Read the full story

Seawall near aggregate site collapsed into Detroit River, city cites ‘improper storage’

ByGreat Lakes Commission 1 December 2021

A seawall near a dock site in Detroit, Michigan, that collapsed two years ago gave way Friday, spilling an unknown amount of soil into the Detroit River, according to state environmental officials. Read the full story by The Detroit News. Read the full story

Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper to receive federal help for Lake Erie

ByGreat Lakes Commission 22 May 2023

U.S. Rep. Brian Higgins has announced $480,000 will go to Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper. The funds will be used for programs and efforts to keep and protect Lake Erie’s shoreline and water quality. Read the full story by WGRZ-TV – Buffalo, NY. Read the full story

Oil spill closes Lake Michigan beaches; 2nd discharge in 2 weeks by U.S. Steel in Indiana

ByGreat Lakes Commission 8 October 20219 October 2021

An oil spill from the U.S. Steel plant in Northwest Indiana forced the closure of nearby Lake Michigan beaches for the second time in less than two weeks. Read the full story by the Chicago Sun-Times. Read the full story

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