Lake Superior Water Levels

Lake Superior is currently (2007) at a near-record low for its water level. Here are some pictures our staff member Jeff Gunderson took in April 2007 near Duluth that show the low levels. They are offered in both high and low resolution versions. Feel free to use these images, however, please credit 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 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 water levels can be found here.