Great Lakes Information

This section contains a wealth of diverse information relevant to the Great Lakes region, ranging from general descriptive information to specific and detailed information. The information within in this section is organized into several broad categories that correspond to the primary interest groups or stakeholders within the region. Data and information specific to the domain expertise of the GLEAMS team (Genomics & Toxicology , Environmental Chemistry ,Outreach & Education and Modeling and Decision Support Systems ) can be found in other areas of this portal.

The general structure of this section is as follows:

The Great Lakes :  This section contains basic summary information and statistics, as well as history, economics, etc. for each of the Great Lakes and connecting water bodies.

Environment:  This section contains links to historic, modern and real-time (i.e., buoy weather data, wind , USGS stream guage data, etc.) data as well as articles and supplemental overviews of environmental issues within the region.

Research:  This section contains links to papers, technical reports and programs focused within the Great Lakes region. Additionally, you will find highlights about upcoming research activity and associated meetings.

Health:  This section provides information related to recent health issues and risks pertaining to the Great Lakes basin, including summaries, reports, beach closings, etc.

Recreation:  This section highlights tourism and recereation within the Great Lakes region, including biking, boating, camping, fishing, and hiking Additionally, links to real-time environmental information (i.e., buoy weather data , wind , wave heights , etc.).

Legislation:  This section contains summaries of and links to legislation relevant to the Great Lakes basin, including United States and Canadian legislation as well as binational agreements.

Watershed Agencies, Programs and Tools:  A list of Federal, State, and Non-Federal agencies or programs relevant to the Great Lakes, as well as links to key regulation and documentation.

Related Links:  An alphabetized list of links associated with the Great Lakes, each annotated with a brief description to provide users with an idea of what can be found at the target destination. 

News links:  Links to stories about the Great Lakes.  If there is a story you would like added here, please e-mail colin.brooks@mtu.edu