Lake Erie, one of the region's five Great Lakes, lies on the southeast coast of Michigan. Here's what to know.

Based on two months of spring data collected across the watershed, U.S. scientists suggest mild-to-moderate sized blooms in ...

According to historical buoy data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Lake Erie’s average water temperature around Memorial Day hovers between 50 degrees and 60 degrees ...

Peak swimming temperatures in the Great Lakes typically occur in late summer/early fall. Swimming in cold lake water can lead to cold shock and hypothermia. The official start of summer is June 20 ...

The water levels in Lake Erie are still declining as early spring arrives, as predicted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. In February, the water levels in Lake Erie reached a high level of 571. ...