Tag: lake
The last coal-fired steamship in the US is in Lake Michigan. Look inside. | Bridge Michigan
In this photo essay, take a tour of the SS Badger ferry, which has carried people and freight across Lake Michigan for seven decades….
On Lake Michigan, a coal-fired steamship and ferry eyes a clean-energy future | Bridge Michigan
For seven decades, the SS Badger has ferried people and goods across Lake Michigan while polluting the air with black smoke. The shipâs new owners are considering greener options….
Automated electric bus tours coming to Sleeping Bear Dunes | Bridge Michigan
For a limited time, an automated electric bus will take visitors through the iconic Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive, known for its stunning views of the Sleeping Bear Dunes, Lake Michigan and more….
Motorcyclist killed in crash south of Woodstock: OPP
One person is dead after a motorcycle was involved in a crash south of Woodstock in Norwich Township, police say
Woman dies after being pulled from Goderich harbour: OPP
A woman from Huron County has died after she was pulled from the water near the Goderich pier on Wednesday. Emergency crews and the Canadian Coast Guard responded shortly before noon to a report of an unconscious person in the water in Goderich, along Lake Huron. The woman was found by the Coast Guard and […]
Energy News Roundup: Amid national attention, Great Lakes states continue their push to electrify | Great Lakes Now
The 2024 presidential race is heating up, and politicians from the Great Lakes region are in the spotlight on both sides of the aisle. Energy can be a divisive issue around here. The state lawmakers in contention for vice president reflect that. Former President Donald Trump’s running mate, Ohio Sen.
Move over, Paris: London’s got Game(s), too
Four days, 18 sports, 3,500 young athletes and â who knows? â maybe even some future Olympians. The Ontario Summer Games begin Thursday in London. Reporter Noah Brennan takes you through what you need to know. THE BIG PICTURE The four-day event, running Thursday through Sunday, involves athletes from across the province, ages 12 to […]
From pet to ‘monster.’ The battle to rid Michigan’s Glen Lake of giant koi | Great Lakes Now
By Gabrielle Nelson, Bridge Michigan
The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan; Circle of Blue; Great Lakes Now at Detroit Public Television; and Michigan Public, Michigan’s NPR News Leader; who work together to bring audiences news and information about the impact of climate change, pollution, and aging infrastructure on the Great Lakes and drinking water.
Great Lakes Learning: The Science of Skiing | Great Lakes Now
This lesson will explore the phenomenon of friction on ski slopes in the Great Lakes, highlighting why some of the best ski hills are found in the Lake Superior region. Students will delve into the physics principles that enable skiing and snowboarding down a pre-historic volcano in the Keweenaw Peninsula, focusing on concepts like friction, slope ratings, and modeling motion on inclined planes.
A decade after water crisis, progress for Lake Erie remains sluggish – Great Lakes Commission
Ten years ago this Friday, Toledo, Ohio, residents woke up to an algae-driven water crisis that brought unwanted attention from other parts of the world and inflicted a scar on […]