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Category: Environment News

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Environment News feature stories and posts dealing with environmental concerns of the Great Lakes, Michigan and Upper Thumb region. This included Water Quality and Pollution in the upper Great Lakes.

Check our environmental news posts from those highlighted below.

Discovering the Great Lakes Loons: A Deep Dive
Environment News

Discovering the Great Lakes Loons: A Deep Dive

Paul Austinby Paul Austin

Discover the intriguing world of Great Lakes Loons. This article delves into their unique characteristics, migration patterns, and their vital role in the Great Lakes ecosystem. A must-read for bird enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

Discovering the Great Lakes Loons: A Deep Dive Read More
Staying Safe from Harmful Algal Blooms – Map of Michigan Hot Spots
Environment News / News

Staying Safe from Harmful Algal Blooms – Map of Michigan Hot Spots

Michael Hardy

Harmful Algal Blooms are on the rise in Michigan’s water bodies. Know what they are, how they affect you and your pets, and the crucial steps to stay safe. Dive into this comprehensive guide and map.

Staying Safe from Harmful Algal Blooms – Map of Michigan Hot Spots Read More
“Saginaw Bay Muck” Makes Appearance – Thumb Beaches Open
News / Environment News

“Saginaw Bay Muck” Makes Appearance – Thumb Beaches Open

Michael Hardy

Rotting algae was spotted along the beach area of the Port Austin State Dock on the eastern edge of Saginaw Bay. Northeast winds pushed the algae mats to shore over the past several days.

“Saginaw Bay Muck” Makes Appearance – Thumb Beaches Open Read More
Michigan Time Lapse – Changes In Michigan’s Thumb Over 39 Years
Environment News

Michigan Time Lapse – Changes In Michigan’s Thumb Over 39 Years

Michael Hardy

Watch a time lapse account of over 40 years of change of Huron County. Watch change across Huron County’ s landscape beginning as early as 1984.

Michigan Time Lapse – Changes In Michigan’s Thumb Over 39 Years Read More
DTE Outage Map & CMS Energy Outage Map
Environment News / News

DTE Outage Map & CMS Energy Outage Map

Michael Hardy

Each summer there is the potential of rapid moving storms and record setting heat which stresses the energy grid to cause a blackout.

Here is what to prepare for a power outage and outage maps for DTE Energy and Consumers Energy.

DTE Outage Map & CMS Energy Outage Map Read More
Can You Drink Tap Water In Detroit?
Environment News

Can You Drink Tap Water In Detroit?

Betty Whiteby Betty White

After the Flint water crisis, the question is posed on all major cities. In Michigan, the main question is: Can You Drink Tap Water In Detroit?

Can You Drink Tap Water In Detroit? Read More
Study Finds High Levels of Forever Chemicals In Popular Great Lakes Sports Fish
Fishing / Environment News / Food / News

Study Finds High Levels of Forever Chemicals In Popular Great Lakes Sports Fish

Michael Hardy

Michigan – A shocking new study by the Environmental Working Group says that perfluorinated chemicals like PFAS and PFOS, (aka forever chemicals) are found in …

Study Finds High Levels of Forever Chemicals In Popular Great Lakes Sports Fish Read More
MDNR Concludes 2022 fisheries survey For Lake Michigan, Lake Erie, and Saginaw Bay
News / Environment News

MDNR Concludes 2022 fisheries survey For Lake Michigan, Lake Erie, and Saginaw Bay

Michael Hardy

We have been waiting for the latest fisheries survey since the summer ended. One of our most popular posts is entitled What Happened To All …

MDNR Concludes 2022 fisheries survey For Lake Michigan, Lake Erie, and Saginaw Bay Read More

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