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Great Lakes
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
More Canada geese — and their poop — make Michigan home. Blame the heat.
As Michigan winters warm, more geese are becoming full-time residents, rather than migrating further south. That’s convenient for the geese, but a plague on the park, golf course and beach visitors trying to evade their droppings. Solutions are limited.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Researchers race to understand what lies beneath the Great Lakes
Information used to map the Great Lakes lakebottom is so sparse in some areas, you could hide entire cities in the space between data points. By methodically “mowing the lawn” with sonar-equipped boats, researchers are filling in the gaps.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan anglers fear fishing deal with tribes could hurt their interests
Recreational and charter fishing groups filed a request Wednesday seeking a seat at the table as Michigan regulators negotiate with five tribes over fishing rights.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Watch Bridge discussion on climate change and the Great Lakes
Bridge Michigan reporter Kelly House moderated a Zoom discussion with three experts about the impact of climate change on the Great Lakes region.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan: Reduce size limit for northern pike in some lakes
There are plenty of northern pike in 10 popular lakes. Problem is, they don’t grow big enough reach the state’s catch limit and plague other species.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Regulators: No Enbridge Line 5 tunnel decision without more safety info
The Michigan Public Service Commission voted to collect more evidence on safety and explosion risks before deciding whether to grant the Canadian energy company a key permit to begin the tunnel project in the Straits of Mackinac.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Injuries, rescues plummet at Sleeping Bear Dunes. The secret: orange-shirt volunteers
It’s been five years since Sleeping Bear launched its Preventative Search and Rescue Program. In that time they’ve seen dramatic results.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Drownings are up across the Great Lakes. Michigan officials urge water safety
Don’t forget to pack a life jacket and update yourself on water safety precautions before the holiday weekend. Drownings are up across the Great Lakes and state officials are urging beachgoers to prioritize safety.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Bird flu has killed nearly 1,500 Caspian terns on Lake Michigan islands
The seabird, which feasts on alewifes in the Great Lakes, is thought to be particularly susceptible to spreading disease because they nest closely together.