Great Lakes Water Levels Slip as Summer Heat Drains Shoreline Access
The latest U.S. Army Corps of Engineers report shows uneven August water level trends across the Great Lakes, prompting Michigan shoreline communities to prepare for depth changes.
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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.
Great Lakes Fisheries Bill Wins House Approval in Bipartisan Show of Power
The House passed a bipartisan bill requiring mass fish tagging in the Great Lakes, aimed at supporting Michigan’s economy and improving conservation efforts.
Discover Enchantment: 10 More Spectacular Day Trips in Michigan’s Thumb Region – Part Two
In Part One of our Michigan Day Trip Around the Thumb we traveled from Port Huron up the eastern shore of Lake Huron to the tip of the Thumb. Our starting point for the second half of our adventure is in Grindstone City. We will begin heading west along Saginaw Bay’s shore of sugar sand beaches and interesting coastal towns and villages. I hope you brought your bathing suit because this side of the Thumb offers some of the best swimming beaches in Michigan.
Explore the Best Michigan Lighthouses in the Upper Thumb: A Complete Guide to 5 Scenic Coastal Beacons
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 Shows Mixed Results Across the State
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 …
Neonic Pesticides in Michigan Cause Alarming Water Contamination – 2025 Report
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.
Great Lakes Water Levels Drop Again – Mixed Signals in May 2025 Report
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 …
2025 Great Lakes Water Levels Fall Below Last Year’s Mark Despite Seasonal Rise
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.