Lake Explorer II Research Vessel Scientists Show Off Operations and Equipment

October 23, 2026

DULUTH, MN. – Science lovers got the opportunity of a lifetime on Wednesday. They got to board the Lake Explorer II, a Great Lakes research vessel and learn about their operations up close. The vessel is associated with the Environmental Protection Agency.

“You look around at the beauty behind us, right? Of everybody knows how magical the Great Lakes are,” said Teresa Booeshagi, Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency. “It’s important for us to be able to protect these natural resources and make sure that they sustain into the future for our next generations.”

View the KQDS-TV video report here

EPA Research Vessel Lake Explorer II.