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Tuesday, May 07, 2013  A section of road in Ironwood has been closed until further notice due to rising river levels and standing water

Friday, May 03, 2013  City of Wakefield officials report that the flood threat is diminishing for now in Wakefield

Friday, April 26, 2013  The United States and Canada were advised to consider using artificial structures to raise water levels in Lake Michigan and Lake Huron

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Researchers say that the recent rainfall will help the water levels of the Great Lakes but are unsure as to how long the boost will last

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Michigan's Senate has authorized emergency funds to assist in the dredging of harbors hit by lower Great Lakes water levels

Friday, February 08, 2013  A meeting to discuss low water levels in Great Lakes is scheduled for Friday in Lansing

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Water levels are below average in the Great Lakes

Saturday, January 26, 2013  Governor Snyder is considering whether the state should take action to help harbors on the Great Lakes

Monday, March 19, 2012  Officials say there's water in low lying areas that might not completely stop traffic, but it can alter the roadway

Wednesday, October 19, 2011  New research suggests climate change might not cause Great Lakes' water levels to drop as much as previous studies have indicated; it may cause them to rise

Thursday, June 09, 2011  Chocolay Township residents may notice low levels at Lake LeVasseur, but it's all part of a planned drawdown by the DNR

Tuesday, May 31, 2011  A seiche occured, which is a standing wave on a partially enclosed body of water

Monday, March 14, 2011  A Michigan Tech professor says the Great Lakes region is one of the most stable seismic regions in the world

Thursday, February 17, 2011  Care should be used as the ice may become unstable

Tuesday, December 21, 2010  The lowering of the levels is being done earlier than in the past because of FERC licensing requirements and agreements