May 16, 2024

Tag: Upper Thumb

Living

Experience Spring’s Spectacular Bloom at the Lady Slipper Festival – May 26th Near Port Austin Michigan

Michael Hardyby Michael Hardy

The Huron County Nature Center invites you to the annual Lady Slipper Festival on May 26th, celebrating the rare Pink Lady’s Slipper orchid. Activities include live music, local food, artisan crafts, and tree-cookie painting. Educational displays and trails offer insight into local ecosystems. The festival supports the Nature Center’s conservation mission. Join in for a day of nature appreciation and community involvement. For more information, visit the Huron Nature Center website and Facebook page.

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Fishing / News / Opinion

Is The Saginaw Bay Fishery in Big Trouble? Yes…and here is what you can do about it

Michael Hardyby Michael Hardy

In 1987, the author had a bountiful fishing trip at Saginaw Bay. Now, a fishery owner, Lakon Williams, calls for help due to declining Yellow Perch population and government inaction. She urges people to attend a meeting, comment on a management plan, and support the fishery. The future of the Saginaw Bay fishery is at stake.

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News

This Week in Michigan’s Huron County: A Smorgasbord of News, Rare Eclipses, Buring Desires and Marijuana Musings

Michael Hardyby Michael Hardy

“Huron County’s week was out of this world, literally, as locals donned shades to catch a rare solar spectacle. Meanwhile, Bad Axe teeters on the edge of a green revolution, pondering pot permits. And for a breath of fresh air? Just set it on fire—controlled burns are sparking life into local ecosystems. It’s hot, high, and heavenly in Huron County.”

For further details on these news stories, you can visit Thumb Area Headlines and Huron County View.

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Environment News / Fishing

Future Michigan Commerical Fishing Regulations – Two House Bills Have Dueling Visions for Fish and Fortune

Michael Hardyby Michael Hardy

Does Michigan have a future for commericial fishing? Michigan’s legislative showdown with House Bills No. 5108 and No. 5553 shaping the future of the Great Lakes. Will economic growth sink sustainability, or can harmony be found in Michigan’s waters? Read more about the clash between commerce and conservation rocking Michigan’s boats.

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