Historic Great Lakes Low Water Levels In 2012
We look back at the scary Great Lakes water levels in 2012 and how they impacted Caseville Harbor. Could we see this again by 2030? Some think so.
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General George Meade – US Army Engineer, Great Lakes Surveyor and Gettysburg Commander
In the mid 1800’s much of Michigan was wilderness. In 1857, Captain George Meade took over the Lakes Survey mission of the Great Lakes.
Michigan’s Great Sauk Trail – A 400 Mile Native American Legacy
The Great Sauk Trail is a major Native American route that ran between Detroit, Chicago and terminated at Rock Island on the Mississippi river. Originally created by migrating bison, the trail was only about a foot wide but also a foot deep as eons of travelers walked along it single file. It was used over a thousand years.
Michigan Commercial Fishing – 10 Powerful Towns That Built a Freshwater Empire, 1890–1940
Before marinas and beach towns, Michigan’s Great Lakes ports were working fishing hubs. From Bay Port to Leland, these towns fed the Midwest and shaped life along the water from 1890 to 1940.
Current Great Lakes Ice Coverage Stands At 14.09% as of January 18, 2026
Ice coverage over the Great Lakes is a huge factor in weather patterns over the region and an indicator of future lake levels. Thumbwind consolidates and summarizes the Great Lakes ice cover from US and Canadian agencies and presents it on …
PURE Water Act Targets 4 Critical PFAS Dangers Facing Michigan Communities
The bipartisan PURE Water Act aims to remove PFAS from drinking water, providing federal funding to help Michigan and other states confront four critical contamination risks.
Invasive Grass Carp Found in Lake Huron – A Threat to Entire Great Lakes Fishery
A sterile grass carp in Lake Huron sharpened focus on reporting tools, habitat risks, and the Brandon Road barrier—key to keeping invasive carp out of the Great Lakes. But is it too late?
Great Lakes Style Hush Puppies – A Crispy Take on a Southern Classic
In Michigan, we know a thing or two about frying fish. But what do you serve on the side when you’re not in the mood for French fries? Enter the hush puppy. Originally a staple of Southern cooking, this cornmeal-based side …