10 Digit Dialing to Be Mandatory for Area Code 989 In The Thumb, Northern Michigan
Starting July 2021, mandatory 10 digit dialing will be required for area code 989, 616, 810, 906 to prepare for the 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
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Starting July 2021, mandatory 10 digit dialing will be required for area code 989, 616, 810, 906 to prepare for the 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
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.
Isle Royale National Park announced today plans are being finalized to open the park for visitation this summer.
Park staff will begin processing Ranger III reservations on March 1. Capacity on Ranger III will be held at approximately 50% of pre-pandemic capacity to provide social distancing
The Detroit Army Corps of Engineers have kept records of ice coverage going back to 1973. The map shows the current extent of the ice cover on the Great Lakes.
We are tracking the Great Lakes Ice Coverage for the Winter of 2021.
Sill break walls along the Lake Michigan shore is a natural-looking method of holding and collecting beach sand and prevent erosion.
Lake Huron residents may find it a suitable option for their beach or lake easement property.
Crescent Wind in Hillsdale County features 60 turbines with a capacity to power about 64,000 residents. Invenergy developed and built the wind farm. Consumers Energy took ownership and operations of the facility upon its completion on February 16th.
Learning the major effects of ice on the Great Lakes will be crucial. Access to ice cover data is essential. Ice on the Great Lakes …
The next time you brush your teeth or wash your face you may be contributing to adding plastic into the Great Lakes.