Lake Superior Water Levels

In 2010, Lake Superior's water level has returned to its pre-2006 level. From 1998 to 2007, however, lake levels dropped steadily until they reached near-record lows in 2007. Below are pictures our director, Jeff Gunderson, took in April 2007 showing the low lake levels near Duluth. Photos are offered in both high and low resolution. Feel free to use these images, crediting Jeff Gunderson, Minnesota Sea Grant.

High | Low The Miller Creek mud flats where the creek enters the Duluth-Superior Harbor between Hwy 53 and the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District.	High | Low The boat dock on the west side of the High Bridge in the Duluth Superior Harbor.	High | Low The boat dock on the west side of the High Bridge in the Duluth Superior Harbor.
High | Low View of Duluth Superior Harbor from Park Point, looking toward the Park Point Recreation Area Boat Launch.	High | Low View of Duluth Superior Harbor from Park Point, looking toward the High Bridge.

More information on the water levels in Lake Superior and the Great Lakes can be found at the Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab.

A newsletter story about Lake Superior's 2007 low water levels can be found here.