Researchers have identified the plants and animals that pose the greatest threat to the Great Lakes’ region’s delicate ecosystems, fisheries and recreational waters. Leading the list are zebra mussels, followed by quagga mussels.
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Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan elections FAQ: Where Trump, Harris stand on climate, Great Lakes
Harris has called climate change an;“existential threat’ to America. Trump claims it’s not an immediate problem. Here are the facts and where the candidates stand.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Using mussels to scrub fresh water — and sound the alarm on contamination
Scientists in Michigan and elsewhere are looking to mussels to provide less expensive and more efficient systems to scrub contaminants, but native mussels must win the battle against invasive species.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan’s fall salmon migration run has begun. Anglers are salivating
Salmon have to move into rivers from the Great Lakes for autumn, a stunning show that gives anglers one last shot at their prize.
Posted inQuality of Life
Fall colors 2024: When leaves change and best places in Michigan to see them
One indicator of seasonal changes besides cooler temperatures is the leaves changing colors from hues of green to an array of orange, yellow, red and brown. Some of the best places to catch scenic views of trees are in Michigan.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan urgently needs better tests for beach contamination, report finds
Slow testing methods have hampered efforts to stay ahead of bacterial pollution in the Great Lakes. Beaches in Oakland County and Detroit’s Belle Isle are among those working on quicker, more accurate tests.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Watch Bridge Culture Club discussion of ‘Impermanence’ with author Sue Leaf
On Aug. 13, author Sue Leaf discussed her memoir about Lake Superior’s southern shore with Bridge readers.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
The last coal-fired steamship in the US is in Lake Michigan. Look inside.
In this photo essay, take a tour of the SS Badger ferry, which has carried people and freight across Lake Michigan for seven decades.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
On Lake Michigan, a coal-fired steamship and ferry eyes a clean-energy future
For seven decades, the SS Badger has ferried people and goods across Lake Michigan while polluting the air with black smoke. The ship’s new owners are considering greener options.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
EV road trip postcard: On the ferry back to Michigan
Our EV road trip around Lake Michigan is winding down with a ferry ride back to Michigan from Wisconsin — but it’s not over yet.