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Latest Daily News
Park near Lake Michigan closing until summer to build treehouses, trail, restrooms
Ottawa Sands County Park on Lake Michigan near Grand Haven, Michigan, will be closed to the public until later this summer as construction continues on numerous improvements to facilities, including treehouses, yurts, and campsites for overnight stays. Read the full story by MLive.
Microplastics found in remote waters near Great Lakes in ‘alarming’ new study
A new study suggests microscopic plastic particles are reaching corners of the world untouched by people, including remote bodies of water in Ontario north of Lake Superior. Read the full story by WJBK-TV – Detroit, MI.
Coast Guard reports that Great Lakes icebreakers helped 52 vessels this winter
In the 76 days of the 2023 domestic icebreaking season, six U.S. icebreakers combined to deliver 719 hours of icebreaking assistance to the benefit of 52 vessel transits; 18 of these movements required direct icebreaking assistance to ensure commercial vessel safety. Read the full story by WWTV- Cadillac, MI.
High levels of toxic forever chemicals in Michigan fish alarm scientists
Every fish studied recently in two southeast Michigan watersheds contained at least one of 14 PFAS health-threatening chemicals. Read the full story by Great Lakes Echo.
Lake Zurich paves way for over $150 million project that switches water source to Lake Michigan
Lake Zurich, Illinois, village officials approved new measures last week for a $154 million project that will transition the town’s water source to Lake Michigan, but it comes at a price for its residents. The project will be the most expensive infrastructure project in the village’s history. Read the full story by the Lake and McHenry County Scanner.
Expert breaks down Great Lakes shipping safety
Navigating vessels in the Great Lakes might seem a lot easier than spending weeks on the open ocean. However, that doesn’t mean Great Lakes crews are any less vigilant, according to the Lake Carriers’ Association. Read the full story by WPBN-TV – Traverse City, MI.
Ice cover on the Great Lakes reaches record low, says Environment Canada
Environment and Climate Change Canada says ice cover on the Great Lakes reached a record low this winter. Experts say that ice cover on the Great Lakes has declined about 75 percent in the last 50 years. Read the full story by CBC.
This program offers free water testing for tribal schools in the Great Lakes region
Tribal communities have long faced barriers to clean drinking water and testing. The Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Epidemiology Center, based in Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin, aims to help tribal schools, childcare centers and after-school programs across the Great Lakes region ensure their water is safe through its free drinking water testing program. Read the full story by WUMW – Milwaukee, WI.
Shipping season begins on Great Lakes with opening of Soo Locks
The Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, opened the Poe Lock to all marine traffic at 6 p.m. Eastern on Friday, March 22, marking the start of the 2024 Great Lakes shipping season. Read the full story by the Daily Press.
International nuclear energy expert questions Michigan’s Palisades restart
The owner of the decommissioned Palisades nuclear power plant on the shores of Lake Michigan about five miles south of South Haven, Michigan, is better known for decommissioning nuclear plants. Its endeavor to restart the plant is one that has never been attempted in the United States. Read the full story by Michigan Public.