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.
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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.
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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.
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Great Lakes water levels could increase on average from 7.5 to 17 inches in next few decades, study says
By treating them more like the oceans, researchers are trying to better predict future Great Lakes water levels.
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Humans help endangered piping plover chicks survive on Michigan beaches
Piping plovers are nesting in more places, and in slightly greater numbers.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Join Bridge and Circle of Blue to discuss Great Lakes, climate change
On July 13, Bridge Michigan environment reporter Kelly House will moderate a Zoom discussion about the impact of climate change on the Great Lakes.
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Water test: Rending the Great Lakes food web
The food web in lakes Michigan and Huron has changed in ways that jeopardize age-old fishing traditions and raise questions about how we’ve managed them. Now negotiators are updating a legal settlement that spells out where and how much lake whitefish and lake trout can be harvested.