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Great Lakes: Quick Facts

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Plastic waste in the Great Lakes could be coming from as far as 120 miles away, study shows • Nov. 13, 2026, 6:00 AM ET (Chicago Tribune)
51 years after the Edmund Fitzgerald sank, all 29 men aboard are still remembered • Nov. 10, 2026, 5:00 AM ET (CBS)
The Trump administration wants underwater datacenters. One Great Lakes non-profit is already preparing • Nov. 7, 2026, 9:01 AM ET (The Guardian)
Record-warm waters: Lake Simcoe temperatures break seasonal expectations • Nov. 5, 2026, 4:09 PM ET (CTV News)
The U.S. put surveillance drones in the Great Lakes, and this border town mayor isn't happy • Oct. 26, 2026, 6:05 PM ET (CBC)

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Marquette
Map showing the Great Lakes-Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario-along with their surrounding drainage basin, depth variations indicated by shading, and major nearby cities in both the United States and Canada. State, provincial, and international boundaries are marked, and a small locator globe at the bottom left highlights the region's position in North America.
Niagara Falls
Two large cargo ships travel side by side through the Welland Canal, bordered by trees and industrial buildings in Ontario.
Lake Michigan shoreline
Map showing the St. Lawrence hydrographic system and the five main sectors of the St. Lawrence Seaway project, stretching from Lake Ontario near Kingston through various locks, canals, and dams along the Canada-United States border to Montreal. The map highlights key locations such as the Thousand Islands, International Rapids, Lake St. Francis, Soulanges, and Lachine sections, with detailed labeling of major locks, canals, and power dams. Cross sections of the lock and canal system are depicted
The video thumbnail image shows two hands holding zebra and quagga mussels, superimposed above a clear body of water. White question marks appear in the upper left corner.
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