Three Ships Arrive As Port of Green Bay Reopens After High Water Closure

May 15, 2026

Alpena arriving at Green Bay early Thursday morning. [Jon VanDyke]

GREEN BAY, WI – The Port of Green Bay has reopened to boat traffic after being closed due to high water levels and flow. Activity had been paused since April 18, but Port Director Dean Haen confirmed the reopening. According to marinetraffic.com, the Alpena arrived Thursday morning, preceded by the tug Albert/tank barge Margaret.

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