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The Great Lakes water levels are declining right now. Here’s a look at the few factors causing the water levels to go down. First off, it’s not a surprise that the Great Lakes are going down right now. It’s just the rate of decline is large.
Great Lakes water levels are currently below average compared to 2024, though the lakes overall saw a rise from spring melt. Lakes Michigan-Huron are 8 inches lower than last year, the largest deficit among the other lakes. While Great Lakes water levels ...