Tag: Lake Michigan
When Lake Michigan freezes, even its lighthouses grow beards
The outer north pier lighthouse in St. Joseph, Michigan looked like a grumpy old wizard this past weekend as the polar vortex coated it with ice. Read the full story […]
After Trump promised speed, Great Lakes carp barrier faces delay
Lawmakers from Michigan and Illinois are seeking answers from federal administrators this month about an “administrative review” pause in the Brandon Road Interbasin Project, a $1.5 billion project that aims […]
PFAS levels are declining in Great Lakes fish, new research shows
A new study offers hope for PFAS-tainted Great Lakes fish: Contamination levels are declining. The trend stems from manufacturers phasing out some PFAS compounds.
National Geographic puts ‘spectacular’ Lake Michigan park on winter visit bucket list
Among the nine parks highlighted by National Geographic is the sprawling Muskegon State Park on the eastern edge of Lake Michigan in Michigan. The park is known for its snow-covered […]
Growth in shoreline armoring is reshaping Michigan’s Lake Michigan coast
By Kyrmyzy Turebayeva
A new study documents a fivefold increase in shoreline armoring along Lake Michigan’s Eastern coast.
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