What's New Forecast calls for drought to persist in much of U.S. Livingston Daily (2/22) The nation's worst drought in decades is expected to persist and likely intensify across much of the drought-stricken parts of the Plains, Southwest and Rockies over the next several months, federal scientists announced Thursday.
Report: Great Lakes water levels may flirt with record lows Detroit Free Press (9/6) Water levels on Lakes Huron and Michigan could drop to record lows a few months from now should the region be hit with extreme dryness, according to a report by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Climate change could affect Lake Superior economy WDIO-TV - Duluth, MN (7/24) Over the years, data has indicated that the temperature of Lake Superior is rising and water levels are lowering. Now a new study shows this could be a trend that negatively affects the area economy.
Lakes rise but concerns remain The Sun Times (6/16) Water levels are on the rise in Lake Huron and Georgian Bay thanks to heavy winter snowfall and plentiful spring rain. But some groups say the upper lakes still drain too quickly through the St. Clair River and now's the time to stem the flow.
The ups and downs of Lake Superior The Sault Star (11/17) The International Lake Superior Board of Control Water is reporting both gains and losses regarding recent water supply into the upper Great Lake basins.
Ohio lawmakers to end deadlock on water compact The Toledo Blade (6/10) Lawmakers have struck a deal expected to take the multistate Great Lakes compact out of Senate dry dock and make Ohio the seventh state to approve it this week.
General Resources Great Lakes Water Levels NOAA, Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL) Includes historical hydrographs illustrating monthly water levels 1860-present, as well as information about the current situation and the year's outlook.
Great Lakes Water Levels Forecast Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), Canadian Hydrographic Service Monthly forecasts of the probable range of levels for the coming six months. Period of record is 1918-1995; elevations referenced to IGLD (1985).
Great Lakes, Connecting Channels and St. Lawrence River Water Levels and Depths U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Detroit District Prepared twice a month, this forecast shows expected lakewide averages for each of the Great Lakes and Lake St. Clair, and expected levels at stations along the St. Marys, St. Clair, Detroit and St. Lawrence rivers. Period of record is 1900-1990; elevations are referenced to IGLD (1985).
Monthly Bulletin of Water Levels for the Great Lakes U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Detroit District Monthly forecasts of the probable range of levels for the coming six months. Period of record is 1918-1995; elevations referenced to IGLD (1985).
St. Lawrence River Level Bulletin U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District Consists of graphs showing past, present and predicted monthly average water levels at six locations along the St. Lawrence River.
Weekly Forecast of Great Lakes Water Levels U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Detroit District This update reports the current lakewide average levels for a specific day, compares these to historical levels and chart datum, as well as forecasts the level for one month into the future.