The 2025-2026 winter layup list is now up and running at  https://boatnerd3.jasonbowlerdesign.com/winter-lay-up-list-2025-2026

Icebreaking operations underway on St. Marys River

   Coast Guard Sector Northern Great Lakes is set to begin ice-breaking operations in Duluth, Minn., and on the St. Marys River on Monday, March 9, in preparation for the upcoming Great Lakes commercial shipping season.
   Initial activity will focus around the Duluth Harbor, St. Marys River south of Munuscong (Mud) Lake and the Middle Neebish Channel north and east of Neebish Island.
   The Coast Guard is scheduled to extend ice-breaking activities into the southern half of the West Neebish Channel, and as the week progresses, from the Mud Lake Junction Light northward to Moon Island.
   The Coast Guard is not scheduled to disturb the ice south of West Neebish Channel Light 45, above the ferry crossing or the ice north of Moon Island below the ferry crossing.
   The targeted opening of the Soo Locks is scheduled for March 25. Coast Guard ice-breaking activities will encompass all navigable waters on the St. Marys River, the Straits of Mackinac and Green Bay.
   The Coast Guard recommends all recreational users plan their activities carefully, use caution near the ice and stay away from charted navigation areas.

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St. Lawrence Seaway 2025 Traffic Report

You can read the full report at the link provided:   https://greatlakes-seaway.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/traffic_report_2025_en.pdf

 National Museum of the Great Lakes Offers Spring Lecture Series

The National Museum of the Great Lakes has announced its spring programming. Coming up soon is the Spring Lecture Series, featuring three engaging speakers; the Lil’ Scupper’s Kids Club, featuring new community partnerships; and a special Sensory Friendly Weekend in partnership with Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

    Check out the press releases in the gallery below for all the details.