Busy Beavers Lodging at Huron County Nature Center Near Port Austin Michigan

December 5, 2021December 5, 2021

Naturalists at the Huron County Nature Center noticed a family of beavers building a lodge in a marsh on HCNC property.

The 5 Great Lakes Water Temps All At Record Levels – Heating Up Concerns

November 6, 2021June 7, 2022

The Washington Post published an article this week that signaled an ominous warning. “Earth’s lakes are warming at a feverish pace, with the Great Lakes leading the way” It’s looking more and more like the Great Lakes water temps are experiencing …

Nation’s 1st Carbon Credits Project Using Trees In Michigan State Forests

August 29, 2021October 30, 2021

Millions of acres of state-owned Michigan forests provide the setting for innovative Carbon Credits Project between the MDNR and DTE Energy.

Caseville County Park Beach Now Open

July 28, 2021November 4, 2021

The Huron County Health Department has closed Caseville County Park’s Bathing Beach due to high E.coli levels.

Michigan Beach Closures & Advisories

July 9, 2021November 7, 2021

Thumbwind is publishing the most current Michigan DEQ beach closures and advisories reported on the 1224 public and 572 private beaches.

Oak Wilt Disease a Threat to Michigan Thumb’s Red Oaks

April 16, 2021November 10, 2021

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has issued a warning about Oak Wilt fungus being extremely prevalent this Spring and Summer.

One of the trees that are susceptible to the disease is the Northern Pin Oaks which are prevalent along the shore and in the dune forests and wood lots in the Upper Thumb.

Ohio Reduces Take Limit For Perch Fishing on Lake Erie

March 27, 2021November 11, 2021

The Ohio DNR reduces limit for Yellow Perch on Lake Erie due to low stocks of the popular fish.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife will reduce the limits for perch fishing in the central zone beginning Saturday, May 1, 2021.