Burns Waterway
General data
- Name: Burns Waterway
- Water system: St. Lawrence River
- Water type: Canal
- Source: Little Calumet River
- Progression: Lake Michigan -> Lake Huron -> St. Clair River -> Lake St. Clair (North America) -> Detroit River -> Lake Erie -> Niagara River -> Lake Ontario -> St. Lawrence River -> Gulf of St. Lawrence -> Atlantic Ocean -> Planet Earth
- Climates: Continental
- Continents: North America
- Countries: United States of America
Burns Waterway is in northwest Indiana, near the town of Burns Harbor, and it connects the Little Calumet River and the East Arm Little Calumet River to Lake Michigan. It was constructed mainly for industrial and shipping purposes, providing a navigable route for boats and ships from the rivers to the lake. It also helps manage water flow and prevent flooding in the area.