Michigan Beach Closures & Advisories
Thumbwind is publishing the most current Michigan DEQ beach closures and advisories reported on the 1224 public and 572 private beaches.
Lake Erie
How to Plan a Student’s Trip to The Great Lakes Region
Visiting the Great Lakes Region is a great way for students to interact with nature and science. Also, they can gain a deep understanding of various concepts taught in the classroom setting.
10 Marvelous Great Lakes Beaches You Should Visit in 2021
If you have lived and traveled in the Great Lakes region I think you will agree that there are some pretty amazing sites to explore. This may be the reason that so many folks in the upper lakes don’t venture far during family vacations. There is simply too much awesomeness that one must not miss. Here are 9 of the most unique beaches in the Great Lakes region.
High Temps Drop Great Lakes Ice Coverage Under 20%, Currently Stands at 16%
The Detroit Army Corps of Engineers have kept records of ice coverage going back to 1973. The map shows the current extent of the ice cover on the Great Lakes.
We are tracking the Great Lakes Ice Coverage for the Winter of 2021.
Are the Great Lakes a Microplastic Soup With PFAS On the Side?
The next time you brush your teeth or wash your face you may be contributing to adding plastic into the Great Lakes.
2020 Could Set New Record Water Levels Across Great Lakes
Lakes Huron and Michigan continue to rise in 2019 . This took it very close to breaching lake water levels records last set in May 1986. Its expected to be a record setting year in 2020.
