News & Fun in Michigan
A group of five freshwater lakes of central North America between the United States and Canada, including Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario. The Great Lakes connect Midwestern ports with the Atlantic Ocean via the St. Lawrence Seaway.
Michigan boasts 124 unique lighthouses, with several undergoing restoration. Noteworthy sites include the historic Port Austin Reef and Pointe Aux Barques lighthouses, drawing visitors interested in exploration, history, and stunning views along the Great Lakes.
Michigan Weekly Fishing Report highlights slow to fair catches statewide as water conditions shift during peak summer heat. Walleye Action Mixed in Saginaw Bay and River Despite Summer Winds BAY CITY — Issued by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources at …
Michigan’s waterways are severely contaminated by neonicotinoid pesticides, surpassing safety limits and threatening aquatic ecosystems. Agricultural practices, particularly neonic seed coatings, contribute significantly to this crisis, calling for immediate regulatory and monitoring reforms.
Despite warming temperatures, Lake Michigan and other Great Lakes water levels remain below last year’s, raising navigation and shoreline concerns. Cool Spring Slows Seasonal Rise Across Great Lakes Basin The latest update from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Detroit …
Cold weather and varied rainfall have caused Great Lakes water levels to drop, particularly Lake Michigan-Huron, which is 8 inches lower than last year. Most lakes remain below average, impacting shipping and shoreline operations.
From Superior sunsets to Lake Michigan dunes, Michiganders vote daily in USA TODAY’s annual best beach contest, ending May 19. Michigan Beaches Face Off in National Readers’ Choice Awards LANSING, Mich. — USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards are back for …
The Michigan House urges Governor Pritzker to expedite the Brandon Road Project to prevent Asian carp from entering the Great Lakes, highlighting significant environmental and economic risks to Michigan’s $7 billion fishing and tourism industries.
As winter recedes in the upper Great Lakes, ice cover diminishes, impacting weather and lake activities. Current ice conditions show minimal coverage across the lakes, with updates provided daily for ongoing monitoring of these changes.
