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Great Lakes

great-lakes-spaceA 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.

New Systems Monitor Great Lakes Algae Blooms including Michigan’s Saginaw Bay

May 25, 2022 by Michael Hardy
great-lakes-space

Algae Blooms in Michigan’s Saginaw Bay is now monitored from space.

Categories Environment News Tags Great Lakes, Michigan, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Pollution, Saginaw Bay Leave a comment

9 Impressive Reasons to Visit Michigan At Least Once in Your Life

May 1, 2022April 27, 2022 by Aidan Jett
Reasons to Visit Michigan

Top 9 reasons to visit Michigan give a glimpse of what to do and places to see in the Great Lake State. After all 4 out of the 5 Great Lakes call Michigan home.

Categories Travel Tags Great Lakes, Michigan, Student Travel, Travel Leave a comment

Michigan Commercial Fishing Law – Governor Whitmer Signs Bill To constrain DNR Rulemaking

April 2, 2022March 30, 2022 by Michael Hardy
Fishing Boat in Leland's Fishtown

Senate Bill 251 amends Michigan commercial fishing laws to limit the DNR’s ability to create commercial fishing rules in favor of codified language set by the Michigan legislature.

Categories Fishing, News Tags Commercial Fishing, Fishing, Great Lakes, Michigan 2 Comments

Top 4 Most Consequential Environmental Problems in Michigan

March 22, 2022 by Sally Bridwell
Detroit Hazy

Four major environmental problems in Michigan affect both residents and businesses with the impact that affects the quality of life and economy of the state.

Categories Environment News Tags Great Lakes, Pollution, Water Quality Leave a comment

How to Buy A Sailboat – 7 Aspects to Consider in 2022

February 9, 2022 by Mian Azhar
Sailboat Underway

Being able to sail is one of life’s truly enjoyable experiences. With so many options, we offer seven aspects to consider on how to buy a sailboat in 2022.

Categories Sailing & Boating Tags Boating, Great Lakes, How To, Sailing Leave a comment

4 Hair Raising Tales of Ghost Ships of the Great Lakes

March 29, 2022November 20, 2021 by Michael Hardy
Schooner Hattie Hut

Tales of four ghost ships of the Great Lakes. The 1800s was an era of ships plying the waters over 2000 miles of waterways. Some never made it to port but sailors claim to see these ships still plying waters.

Categories History Tags Ghost ships, ghosts, Great Lakes, Great Lakes Shipping Leave a comment
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