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What's New Great Lakes levels below normal next 6 months The Associated Press (4/4) Water levels across most of the Great Lakes are likely to remain well below average for the next six months, posing continued hardships for commercial vessels and tourist towns that cater to recreational boaters, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. EDITORIAL: Badger-EPA consent decree should be accepted Ludington Daily News (4/4) The S.S. Badger Carferry remains a working ferry, integral to the economies of Michigan and Wisconsin, especially its Ludington, Mich., homeport and the Wisconsin port city of Manitowoc. Residents question mounds of dirt left behind Chatham Daily News (4/3) Approximately 5,800 cubic metres of fill have been removed from the channel leading in and out of Marine Park in Mitchell’s Bay, Ont., but residents have questioned the mounds of fill that remain along the channel. Duluth prepares for its Tall Ships to come in Minnesota Public Radio (4/1) Tickets will go on sale Monday for this summer's Tall Ships festival, which can attract about 250,000 people to Lake Superior. Low lake levels bad for shippers The Associated Press (4/1) Water levels on the Great Lakes are so low that shippers are being forced to leave as much as 15 percent of their cargo behind, said industry experts who are working to find ways to alleviate the problem. Great Lakes drought has ripple effect on auto industry CBS News - Chicago (3/29) Many ships throughout the Great Lakes are reducing their cargos due to low water levels. If ships carry less ore, less steel is made, fewer cars are constructed, meaning less work for the large auto plants.
Overview The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River are part of a vast system linking North America's heartland with ports and markets throughout the world. Since 1959, more than 2 billion metric tons of cargo estimated at $300 billion have moved to and from Canada, the United States and almost 50 other nations, making the system a critical component of the economy. More than 60 percent of seaway traffic travels to and from overseas ports, especially in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Iron ore, coal, grain and steel make up about 80 percent of cargoes shipped each year. As the world's longest deep-draft inland waterway, the system extends from Duluth, Minn., on Lake Superior, to the Gulf of St. Lawrence on the Atlantic Ocean, a distance of more than 2,340 miles. This shortcut to the continent's interior was made possible with the construction of a ship canal and lock system opened in 1855 at Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., the development of the Welland Canal since 1829, and the completion of the St. Lawrence Seaway in 1959.
General Resources About the St. Lawrence Seaway St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation Links to information on locs, canals and channels, statistical facts and more. Canadian Shipowners Association The Canadian Shipowners Association (CSA) mandate, “to promote an economic and competitive Canadian marine transportation industry,” is fundamental to the daily operation and motivation of the organization and its members. Great Lakes and Seaway Shipping This site provides information on vessel passages in the Great Lakes, plus photo galleries, handy facts and more. Great Lakes navigation: Existing and new projects U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Great Lakes Regional Headquarters An overview of existing Great Lakes navigation systems and authorities for new navigation features. Soo Locks U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Detroit District Learn about the history and operation of the Soo Locks and the significance of their role in waterborne commerce. The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System U.S. SLSDC and Canadian SLSMC This joint, binational site of the U.S. Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation and the Canadian St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation offers comprehensive data on water levels and wind speeds; shipping and navigation regulations and official forms; and links to every organization, port and government agency involved with the Great Lakes Seaway System. U.S. Flag Shipping on the Great Lakes Lake Carriers' Association An overview of the magnitude and efficiency of waterborne commerce in the Great Lakes.
Research and Education Bayfront Center for Maritime Studies BCMS began operation in May of 1998 and has worked with thousands of area youth creating positive learning experiences through building boats, learning about our environment and having fun on beautiful Presque Isle Bay and Lake Erie. Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin Learn all about a traditional Great Lakes schooner, the S/V Denis Sullivan, Wisconsin's Flagship and floating classroom. Great Lakes Maritime Academy Northwestern Michigan College The academy is one of only six state maritime academies authorized by the federal government to train future officers for the U.S. Merchant Marine. Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Study The Canadian and U.S. governments are conducting a joint study to evaluate the infrastructure needs of the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway system, specifically the engineering, economic and environmental implications of those needs as they pertain to the marine transportation infrastructure on which commercial navigation depends. Inland Seas Education Association (ISEA) Climb aboard the schooner Inland Seas for science field trips and shipboard learning programs. This floating classroom offers hands-on science training and experience in the Great Lakes ecosystem for all ages. Lake Superior Marine Museum Association LSMMA seeks to acquire, preserve and exhibit marine artifacts and to present programs pertaining to Lake Superior and to disseminate such information to the general public through museum attendance, newsletters and meetings. Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston, Canada Kingston's waterfront marine heritage offers the family and marine enthusiasts a chance to reflect on the history of shipping on the Great Lakes. Maritime College State University of New York The college offers Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Engineering and Master of Science degrees. Maritime History of the Great Lakes This site is an ongoing experiment in the design of a "digital library", a collection of documents intended to be of value to those researching Great Lakes History. The Great Lakes Maritime Research Institute Established in December 2004, the GLMRI represents a consortium of the University of Minnesota-Duluth and the University of Wisconsin-Superior. This first-ever institute dedicated to the study of Great Lakes maritime commerce is pursuing research in marine transportation, logistics, economics, engineering, environmental planning and port management. U.S. Brig Niagara Erie, Pa., is the proud home of the U.S. Brig Niagara, a reconstruction of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry's flagship in the battle of Lake Erie. Meet the crew and learn the history through this unique program of sailing and historic interpretation.
Laws Declaration of Indiana Great Lakes Commission Presents a series of principles and action items for strengthening the Great Lakes economy through a strong and vibrant maritime transportation system. Jones Act Updates Lake Carriers' Association Current legislative information in relation to the Jones Act. Regulations Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System Information on regulations for ship owners, ship masters, and ship agents/operators.
Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway Ports AAPA Port & Industry Service Directory American Association of Port Authorities The AAPA's comprehensive official directory and online registry of port-related services and equipment companies serving the port industry throughout the world. Great Lakes Port O'Call This PBS television series features ports of interest for recreational boaters around the Great Lakes area. Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway Port Profiles St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation Profiles include information on port staff and commissioners, tonnage, primary cargoes, channel depth, port terminals and facilities, port marketing and trade offices, customs offices and overseas sister ports. Port Huron, Michigan City of Port Huron Visit the Maritime Capital of the Great Lakes!
Publications About the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System Facts about the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence system, overview of cargoes, history of the seaway, online brochures and more. Duluth Shipping News A comprehensive shipping newspaper for the Duluth area. Great Lakes Marine Collection Milwaukee Public Library This site previews the collection which includes original materials such as log books, vessel plans and wreck reports. Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System Economic Impact Study In Oct. 2011, the marine industry released the results of a year-long study of the economic impacts of the entire Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway navigation system. For the first time, the economic impacts have been measured for both the U.S. and Canada, at the same time, using the same methodology. Seaway Review Harbor House Publisher This quarterly magazine has covered the Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Seaway Maritime transportation industry since 1970.
Related Resources GLIN: Agencies and Organizations, Maritime GLIN: Boating in the Great Lakes Region GLIN: Dredging in the Great Lakes Region GLIN: Lighthouses in the Great Lakes Region GLIN: St. Lawrence River and Seaway GLIN: Transportation in the Great Lakes Region | |
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