November 12, 2008
Severing the Link Between the Mississippi and the Great Lakes
Can we undo 100 years of engineering and separate the waters of the Great Lakes and the Mississippi? A study by the Great Lakes Fishery Commission and the Great Lakes Fishery Trust looked at severing the Chicago River from the Mississippi Basin. The two were connected after the Chicago River's flow was reversed.
Learn more about the proposal.
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September 15, 2008
Flooding in the Midwest
Flooding across the Midwest from Ike has been linked to 13 deaths across the region. Thousands have been forced to evacuate after eight to ten inches of rain hit states such as Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Missouri. Lakes, streams and rivers quickly reached flood stage, and rushed over their banks. Total damage to the area will not be known until later this week.
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September 5, 2008
Lake Okeechobee Water Released
Environmentalists are worried about the release of water from Lake Okeechobee to the nearby estuaries in Florida. 36 billion gallons of water is set to be released from the lake to relieve pressure on dams and dikes, and hopefully protect...
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August 12, 2008
Lakes Are Getting Back To Normal
Lakes across the Midwest are slowly leveling off, after major storms flooded the region earlier this summer. Lake Cadillac in Michigan broke a water level record, but has dropped off recently. Now, businesses around many lakes are trying to make... Continue reading "Lakes Are Getting Back To Normal"
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June 27, 2008
Flood Relief
Congress has earmarked nearly 3 billion dollars for flood relief for the Midwest. The money will go to fill grants through FEMA, the Small Business Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Roughly 50,000 homeowners have filed claims for help... Continue reading "Flood Relief"
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June 24, 2008
Devil's Lake Will Reopen
Popular Devil's Lake State Park in Wisconsin will reopen after being closed for over a week due to the recent flooding. Many trails, facilities and boat launches will remain closed, but the campground and remaining trails will be open on... Continue reading "Devil's Lake Will Reopen"
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Midwest Flood Video
Watch as victims from the flooding try to clean up and move on, while others further down the Mississippi River deal with levee failures in this video.... Continue reading "Midwest Flood Video"
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June 20, 2008
Chain O' Lakes News
The news out of the Chain O' Lakes in Illinois has come at a rapid pace after the recent flooding. Catch up with all the news from the region, through the links below. Water dropping on Chain O' Lakes Cleanup... Continue reading "Chain O' Lakes News"
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Flood Damage Estimates
The flood damage keeps piling up, and estimates of the damage to crops and residential and commercial real estate are slowly coming into focus. 3 billion dollars in crop damage in Iowa Levees fail and corn, soybean and agricultural futures... Continue reading "Flood Damage Estimates"
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June 17, 2008
Dams of the Midwest
Wisconsin and Indiana will rely heavily on federal dollars to help fix and maintain the hundreds of dams that have been damaged by the flooding this year. The states are hoping that FEMA will provide millions of dollars to help... Continue reading "Dams of the Midwest"
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June 16, 2008
Flood News
Michigan, Iowa and the rest of the Midwest continue to fight flooding and swollen lakes, rivers and watersheds. Hamlin Lake dam deemed safe Pere Marquette River Recedes Iowa City spared from the worst?...Link to this article | Comments (0)
Waters Rising on Chain O' Lakes
Flooding in Lake County, Illinois is as high as it was during last summer's flood, but water may still be rising Water levels on the Chain O' Lakes are as high as the flood of August 2007. Water levels are... Continue reading "Waters Rising on Chain O' Lakes"
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June 12, 2008
Midwest Floods
More rain, storms and tornadoes are pounding certain parts of the Midwest today. Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana, Missouri and Minnesota all have flood watches and warnings in effect. The floods and food costs. Rivers rising across Midwest. See the flood zones.... Continue reading "Midwest Floods"
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June 11, 2008
Lakes, Wells, Flooding and Raw Sewage
With the storms throughout the Midwest, the MLPC wants to remind people to check their wells. Wells may have been contaminated with the flooding, and bacteria and parasites may be present in your drinking water. You can contact the DNR... Continue reading "Lakes, Wells, Flooding and Raw Sewage"
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Floods in the Midwest
The Chicago Tribune has a state by state update of the floods that have spread across the Midwest. With more storms in the forecast people and towns are bracing for more rain. All major rivers in Wisconsin are at or... Continue reading "Floods in the Midwest"
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June 10, 2008
Flooding Video
Watch video of the flooding and devastation in the Midwest, and the homes and roads that were washed away in Lake Delton, Wisconsin.... Continue reading "Flooding Video"
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Dams in Wisconsin
After Lake Delton, Wisconsin drained due to a dam and shore failure, the need to check and update dams across the country has never been more obvious. Up to 600 million gallons of water drained from the lake into the... Continue reading "Dams in Wisconsin"
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June 9, 2008
Storms, Flooding and Tornadoes
Major storms have raced across the U.S. with a force not seen in recent history. Lakes, streams, rivers and storm sewers are overflowing in all directions. People are being evacuated from their homes in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and other states.... Continue reading "Storms, Flooding and Tornadoes"
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May 22, 2008
Flooding in the Ozarks
The Ozarks Region is awash in water after heavy rains and flooding this spring. Bull Shoals and other Ozarks reservoirs, such as Norfork, Table Rock, Stockton and Truman are overflowing with water. The Corps of Engineers cannot release water from... Continue reading "Flooding in the Ozarks"
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May 1, 2008
High Water in Southeastern Wisconsin
Lake levels in Southeastern Wisconsin are well above normal in Walworth and Racine counties. Powers Lake currently has a wake restriction, and officials are monitoring Twin Lake, Paddock Lake, Lake Mary and Elizabeth to see if restrictions will be put... Continue reading "High Water in Southeastern Wisconsin"
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April 14, 2008
White River Watershed
All of the lakes in the White River Watershed are at or over capacity. Table Rock Lake is beyond the old historic high as it continues to rise. All ten flood gates are open, as more than 46,000 cubic feet... Continue reading "White River Watershed"
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March 24, 2008
Midwest Flooding Videos
With more flooding expected across the Midwest the MLPC advises people to seek higher ground and follow FEMA's guidelines for flood safety. The videos above help show the power of the storms gripping the region.... Continue reading "Midwest Flooding Videos"
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March 20, 2008
Flooding Grips the Midwest
The National Weather Service believes that the flooding that has gripped much of the Midwest and Central Plains could just be the start of a severe trend. Record rainfall and melting snow will continue in the region with many lakes,... Continue reading "Flooding Grips the Midwest"
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Lake of the Ozarks Disaster Relief
The Lake of the Ozarks and the three area counties are a part of Missouri Governor Matt Blunt's disaster declaration. The State Emergency Operations Center is coordinating resources and assisting local governments with emergencies ranging from water rescues to sheltering... Continue reading "Lake of the Ozarks Disaster Relief"
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March 17, 2008
Ozarks Flush with Water
All the snow and rain the Midwest has had this winter is a good thing for lakes in Missouri. After years of below average precipitation, Stockton Lake is 5 feet above normal and Table Rock Lake is 1.5 feet above... Continue reading "Ozarks Flush with Water"
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January 10, 2008
Flooding in Indiana
Floodwaters in Northern Indiana have reached record levels. The Tippecanoe, Wabash and White Rivers have all reached record or near record levels, while hundreds of people have had to evacuate the area. Officials are monitoring the Oakdale Dam at the... Continue reading "Flooding in Indiana"
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January 9, 2008
Chain O' Lakes Flooding
The Illinois DNR believes the Chain O' Lakes and the Fox River will not see flooding due to the rising water levels in Wisconsin. The river and the Chain should not overflow their banks, despite water levels in Wisconsin a... Continue reading "Chain O' Lakes Flooding"
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October 30, 2007
Devils Lake Outlet
After years of fighting the Devils Lake outlet is flowing. But, how well is the plan working and was all the money worth it? So far many believe the plan is a failure, others think it is too early to... Continue reading "Devils Lake Outlet"
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September 21, 2007
Devils Lake and Stump Lake
The flooding of Devils Lake and nearby Stump Lake in North Dakota have caused the lakes to become the same level for the first time in nearly two centuries. Both lakes have now reached 1,447.15 feet above sea level. The... Continue reading "Devils Lake and Stump Lake"
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August 30, 2007
Water Conditions
Boating and water skiing on the lakes this holiday weekend does not look promising for much of the Midwest. With flood conditions in the southern regions to the drought in the north, water levels are either looking too high or... Continue reading "Water Conditions"
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August 23, 2007
Rain Punishes Midwest
Thousands of people have been flooded out of their homes because of heavy rain across the Midwest. The storm's death toll recently rose when three people were electrocuted by lightning in Madison, Wisconsin. In one Ohio county alone, more than... Continue reading "Rain Punishes Midwest"
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August 21, 2007
Flood Video
The Zumbro River a tributary of the Mississippi rushes by in this video, one of the many swollen rivers across the Midwest.... Continue reading "Flood Video"
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Heavy Flooding Across the Midwest
Lakes, rivers and streams are overflowing with water in many Midwestern states. Thunderstorms have pounded parts of the Midwest and the Plains causing mudslides, washing out bridges and flooding towns. At least 12 people have died. Remnants of Tropical Storm... Continue reading "Heavy Flooding Across the Midwest"
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July 27, 2007
Oklahoma's Lakes
Heavy rainfall this summer in Oklahoma forced water to spill from the banks of the Caney and Neosho rivers, damaging hundreds of homes in places such as Bartlesville and Miami. The precipitation also raised the level of lakes in eastern... Continue reading "Oklahoma's Lakes"
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July 26, 2007
Yukon's Lakes
Water levels on the Southern Lakes in the Yukon Territory will peak higher than previously forecast. The water level on Marsh Lake, upstream along the Yukon River from Whitehorse, has already pushed past 1981's record high of 656.994 meters above... Continue reading "Yukon's Lakes"
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July 12, 2007
Warnings on Missouri Lakes
Missouri lakes are flooded from heavy June rains, which is a potential hazard for boaters due to debris. At 24 feet above normal Truman Lake is full of submerged trees and logs. Skiing, tubing and Jet-skiing are not recommended. Storms... Continue reading "Warnings on Missouri Lakes"
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May 11, 2007
Missouri River
Floodwaters still remain across northwest and central Missouri, leading residents to remove valuables from their homes and fill sandbags to protect river communities. Near-record flooding that inundated the Village of Big Lake broke more levees, and water levels were expected... Continue reading "Missouri River"
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May 9, 2007
What is a Seiche?
Seiches are tide-like rises and drops in lakes caused by prolonged strong winds that push water toward one side of the lake, causing the water level to rise on the downwind side of the lake and to drop on the... Continue reading "What is a Seiche?"
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July 19, 2006
Wolf Lake
A federal project for restoration of Wolf Lake's natural fish, plant and wildlife habitats is underway. The project began in May and has already lowered water levels on the eastern side of the lake by 3 inches, with more reduction...Link to this article | Comments (0)
July 7, 2006
Lake Champlain
The level of Lake Champlain began to fall Thursday after setting a record for the highest level measured in July. The surface of the lake was at 99.36 feet above sea level, breaking the record of 99.25 feet in 1973,... Continue reading "Lake Champlain"
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May 24, 2006
Lake Winnipesaukee
People are concerned about the higher water level at Lake Winnipesaukee and damage to shoreline property following last week's flooding. The water has risen over walkways, docks and culverts. The average lake elevation at this time of year normally is... Continue reading "Lake Winnipesaukee"
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May 22, 2006
Michigan
Many of the rivers and lakes around the state of Michigan have higher than normal water levels. Some of the major rivers are running up to 2 feet above normal. Water temperatures are cool with the recent rains and cold...Link to this article | Comments (0)
October 21, 2005
Hurricane Wilma
The South Florida Water Management District is preparing for the heavy rains expected from Hurricane Wilma by using its 2,000-mile regional water management canal system. On Monday, South Florida Water Management District operators began adjusting the primary canal system to... Continue reading "Hurricane Wilma"
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October 19, 2005
Lake Winnipesaukee
For the second straight weekend the water level on New Hampshire's largest lake rose rapidly, reaching seven inches above the full level, as the 44,586 acre lake was used as a giant reservoir to prevent flooding in downstream communities. On... Continue reading "Lake Winnipesaukee"
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