Of course, Lake Michigan is one of five Great Lakes and it has a big impact on Manitowoc County and lakeshore communities in Wisconsin. Likewise, the Great Lakes have an impact on their nearest states ...

One might not expect Canada to boast the world's largest freshwater island, but travelers can indeed find such a place in the ...

Dear EarthTalk: "Why is the Great Salt Lake shrinking so much and can it be saved?" – E.T., via email Utah’s Great Salt Lake is the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere. It is a remnant of ...

The desiccation of the Great Salt Lake will lead to air and water pollution, a decline in agricultural productivity, loss of ...

Likewise, the Great Lakes have an impact on their nearest states ... Lake Huron is a little bigger at 23,000 square feet, and Lake Superior is the biggest at 31,700 square feet.