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Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Federal experts will discuss the causes and potential consequences of low Great Lakes water levels during a Thursday seminar in Ann Arbor that also will be broadcast on the Web.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Right now, the Leland Harbor Master Russell Dzuba says he's having to turn boaters away and for all intents and purposes, the channel is closed because there's not enough water to navigate through.

Saturday, April 27, 2013  An advisory panel is recommending the U.S. and Canada consider using artificial structures to raise water levels in Lake Michigan and Lake Huron.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Low water levels and other problems facing the Great Lakes will be the focus of a forum in Lansing Wednesday.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  There's no question as you drive along Lake Michigan that water levels are drastically low, and it's leaving everyone who takes advantage of the waterfront a little nervous as we head into the Summer.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Two of the Great Lakes have hit their lowest water levels ever recorded.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  The federal government says preliminary figures show that Lakes Michigan and Huron reached record low water levels in December.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  You may have noticed the water levels in the lakes across Northern Michigan a little lower this year.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  State conservation officials are warning that lake conditions could make for a more challenging hunt in some areas.