Northwoods, WI

Blog

Check out the latest updates and in-depth stories from our staff and colleagues in the Midwest.

Explore the full collection below, or feel free to filter for particular states or issues.

Viewing posts by Elise Zaniker. View all posts

Bloody Red Shrimp: Lakers Spread New Invasive Species into Lake Superior

EPA exempted many Great Lakes ships from installing invasive protection equipment on ballast systems, and new invasives are seizing the opportunity

6/30/26

Wendy Bloom

Story

Stopping Ballast Invasive Species in the Great Lakes

ELPC Is Fighting to Protect the Great Lakes from the Spread of Invasive Species by U.S. Lakers, Huge Cargo Ships That Operate Exclusively in the Great Lakes

6/17/26

Wendy Bloom

Update

Why EPA’s Vessel Rule Falls Short for Lakers

Lakers are spreading invasive species throughout the Great Lakes. Here's what ELPC is doing about it.

5/14/26

Wendy Bloom