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Go jump in the lakes
The Macomb Daily (9/10)
Rosco the Clown and Clarol the Clown embark on Great Lakes adventure to promote water preservation and education. The event document will be brought together into an aquatic educational presentation for school-aged children.
Residents learn about water quality at Port of Rochester
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (9/8)
The 60-foot-tall sailboat "Earth Voyager" brought many people to the port to discuss Great Lakes pollution and drew advocates who fought against using the waterway as a dumping ground.
Photo of local lighthouse makes swell beer coaster
The Grand Rapids Press (9/8)
People visiting the Great Lakes may notice the work of Grand Rapids photographer Steven Huyser-Honig on beer coasters in nearby bars and restaurants.
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What is the difference in elevation between Lake Superior and Lake Ontario?
from Katie of St. Bernard School in Brantford, Ontario, Age 10
Four of the five Great Lakes are at different elevations, and they descend like a series of steps to the Atlantic Ocean (starting at Lake Superior and exiting into the Atlantic Ocean through the St. Lawrence River). Lake Superior's elevation is 601 feet (183 meters) above sea level, while Lake Ontario's elevation is 243 feet (74 meters) above sea level, so there's a difference of 358 feet (109 meters). See the Great Lakes System Profile on page 3 of How the Lakes were Formed for a map of the different elevations.
Thank you for your question!
Answered on July 17, 2000