Asian Carp – It’s Time to Consider a $20 Bounty
ThumbWind.com advocates placing a $10-20 bounty on each and every Asian Carp caught in the Great Lakes Region.
Great Lakes Pollution – Saginaw Bay Muck is Poop (#2)
2017 marks 30 years since Michigan’s Saginaw Bay was deemed an Area of Concern. Outdated and failing septic tanks, overflow from Bay City and Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations CAFOs. Experts confirmed local suspicions of what exactly is in the muck that has been appearing on beaches.
Michigan Thumb Reject Wind Projects
May 2017 – Voters in Michigan’s Upper Thumb rejected proposals that would have allowed two wind farm projects to proceed in Huron county. In a referendum held May 2, 2017 voters defeated a proposal for a renewable energy project by DTE …
US Coast Guard for the Great Lakes
Michigan is a great spot for a holiday break or vacation spot. There are loads of things to do – something to keep the whole family busy. In summer, there’s endless water activities on the Lake and of course in winter …
Draken Harald Hårfagre – Bay City Michigan 2016
Draken Harald Hårfagre Viking Ship The Draken Harald Hårfagre visited the Great Lakes in 2016. The Vikings were accomplished navigators, artisans, traders and storytellers, but their greatest contribution was seafaring and the the ships they built. The ship has a traditional …
Nestle Takes Millions of Gallons of Michigan’s Water for $200
Nestle’s operations in Michigan allow the Swiss company to pump and sell millions of gallons of fresh water from aquafers for only $200 a year.
2017 Caseville Shanty Days – 25 Years
The middle of winter is celebrated and imbibed in the cold of February off the shores of the frozen Saginaw Bay. The 2017 Caseville Shanty Days Festival kicked off the 2017 year of fun in Key North. It’s Shanty Days Silver …
Prices Spike Affect Cost of Living 1917
The big issue 100 years ago was the cost of living in 1917 and the availability of food and coal due to the First World War. It was a theme that was clearly evident as stories were appearing weekly. Sugar beets …
102 Years Ago in Harbor Beach History
102 years ago illustrations started to appear in the newspapers of Michigan’s Upper Thumb. The following was on the front page of the Harbor Beach Times on January 5th, 1917. Was food scarce? Coal was also in short supply causing layoffs …
Michigan Deer Season: The #1 Big Buck Pole at Scotts
During Michigan deer season, Scott’s Quick Stop is a great mid-way break if you’re driving back and forth between the Thumb and the Detroit area. During the start of the season, it’s a must-stop to see the buck pole. Ice Cream, …