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A pair of snowy owls spotted along Lake Michigan beach draws crowds in Chicago
A pair of snowy owls spotted along Lake Michigan beach draws crowds in Chicago. Read the full story by the Associated Press.
Divers encounter 200-year-old shipwreck below surface of Lake Ontario
A group of Canadian divers exploring beneath the surface of Lake Ontario encountered the wreck of a British ship believed to have sunk 200 years ago. Read the full story by WPVI-TV – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Healthy salmon run, healthy community
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reports that the annual Chinook salmon spawning run in the Door County, Wisconsin, region is proceeding on schedule and showing strong signs for the future of Lake Michigan’s fishery. Read the full story by Door County Daily News.
Eyes glued on a small houseboat that navigated the St. Clair River
A small houseboat navigating the waters of the St. Clair River onto Lake Huron has caught the fascination of witnesses and social media users alike as they capture the vessel’s every move. Read the full story by The Detroit News.
City on Lake Michigan hires new police chief with water safety experience
In Michigan, water safety advocates applauded the promotion of South Haven’s new police chief, pointing out how he has deep experience in water safety and lifeguard training. Read the full story by MLive.
Giant waves are forecast on Lake Huron. How high the waves will get
Mariners, boaters and lakeside communities are preparing across the region as strong winds from a storm system heading for Michigan are expected to create monster waves on the Great Lakes this week. Read the full story by the Detroit Free Press.
Michigan DNR warns waterfowl hunters as bird flu cases rise
Michigan Department of Natural Resources officials are urging waterfowl hunters to take extra precautions this season to protect themselves from highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu which has so far been detected in 130 birds in the state. Read the full story by WILX-TV -Lansing, Michigan.
Trump cuts could hinder efforts to stop climate-fueled spread of invasive species
Invasive species cost the United States billions of dollars and climate change could make the situation worse. Scientists say funding cuts by the Trump administration could have major long-term ecological and economic consequences. Read the full story by Inside Climate News.
COMMENTARY: Michigan’s waterways need restoration
Waterways across the state of Michigan struggle with the adverse effects of factories. To protect the water bodies of the state, clean-up projects for waterways are essential to combat ecosystem damage and maintain human health. Read the full story by The Michigan Daily.
Great Lakes temps plunging, excessive lake snow threat affected
The surface water temperatures on the Great Lakes have cooled in the past few weeks after warmer weather in October. This will affect the likelihood of lake-effect snow this winter. Read the full story by MLive.