Lake Erie: Beyond the Surface
CLEVELAND -- Great Lakes freeze-up outlook from the National Weather Service
It is the 11th largest lake on earth. Within its currents flows the story of where we've been and where we are headed.
Some see it as an awe-inspiring natural wonder. Others... a family vacation. A prize-winning walleye, a shipping superhighway, a new source of energy, or a scientific resource.
It was a battle that would determine the fate of our region, the fate of our country. Nine American ships sailed across Lake Erie to victory. Repelling a fleet of foreign invaders.
For centuries, these waters have provided vital shipping lanes, abundant food, and the power to drive industry.
