Senator Gary Peters, who spearheaded creation of the Coast Guard's new Great Lakes Center of Expertise at Lake Superior State University, discusses its purpose during an opening ceremony Aug. 24, 2022. The center, which will research freshwater oil spills and help develop effective responses, is headquartered in Sault Ste. Marie with an additional office in Ann Arbor. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer John Masson.