Tag: Lake Michigan
Lake Michigan and Lake Huron continue to drop; boulders now showing at Traverse City beach
Great Lakes water levels are continuing to fall, which is entirely normal for this time of year. Fall and winter typically see less precipitation and more evaporation in the region. […]
Trump Administration continues to extend operations at West Michigan coal plant
A coal plant on Michigan’s Lake Michigan shoreline which was originally set to shut down at the end of May will continue operating after the Trump Administration issued another extension. […]
City on Lake Michigan takes step toward starting lifeguard program for 2026
After years of debates, the city of South Haven, Michigan, took a significant step toward bringing lifeguards back to its Lake Michigan beaches. Supporters of a new lifeguard program include […]
Trump administration issues third order to keep west Michigan coal plant running
Consumers Energy planned to shut down the J.H. Campbell coal power plant on Lake Michigan in May. Successive orders from the Trump administration have required the company to keep it running.
Michigan food processor found liable for pollution entering Elk Lake
A federal judge has ruled that an Elk Rapids, Michigan, food processing company illegally polluted wetlands and tributaries that drain to Elk Lake and ultimately to Lake Michigan’s Grand Traverse […]