Together, they form the largest group of freshwater lakes globally, holding 20% of the Earth's surface freshwater and stretching across eight states, including Michigan, Wisconsin and New York.

In general, eastern Wisconsin communities along Lake Michigan are still greener than spots farther inland, according to the Fall Color Report map. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword ...

Putting Wisconsin on the map was a community-led effort with the vision of connecting the Great Lakes' rich maritime history with efforts onshore to boost tourism and recreation, Green said.

The coalition is made up of Wisconsin Lakes, Wisconsin’s Green Fire, Lakes at Stake Wisconsin, Last Wilderness Alliance, and the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation. The group will focus on educating ...

MADISON, Wis. (WKOW) -- A coalition formed to protect Wisconsin lakes and rivers released a set of policy recommendations Monday as part of an educational campaign. The Wisconsin Lakes Coalition is ...

Minnesota and Wisconsin are in contention. Minnesota is well known for being the 'Land of 10,000 Lakes.' Wisconsin is saying it has more. Yes, the rivalry between Minnesota and Wisconsin.