In the Great Lakes, NOAA data is used for everything from going out on a boat, fishing, swimming, coastal flooding.

Anyone who interacts with the Great Lakes will likely feel the impact of these firings. The kind of science done by NOAA is technically demanding, so it remains to be seen what will happen.

Katy Frank worked all day Feb. 27 for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, revamping computer codes and scripts used to monitor lake conditions for the upcoming field season.

Lake Street Light, a new light lager from Saugatuck Brewing Company, is supporting the Michigan DNR and its lake sturgeon ...