Tag: lakes
Here’s how to prepare, as more rain falls on northern Michigan
A guide to go-bags, staying safe, evacuating, documenting damage and more.
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America’s only floating post office marks 150+ years supplying Great Lakes ships
Massive cargo ships move through the Great Lakes every day, carrying the goods that help keep Michigan’s economy running. When crews need vital supplies or packages from home, a small […]
Can your yard become a national park? | Freshwater People
What if your yard were part of a national park? That’s the idea behind the Homegrown National Park Movement, an effort to get property owners to see their land as […]
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Investing in greenspaces bring benefits to schools, student well-being
By Samantha Plunkett
For residents of Dearborn, Michigan, creating greenspaces in the community has been an important mission for schools and researchers. In a recent study, academics from the University of Michigan-Dearborn partnered with Salina schools to assess their outdoor play spaces.
Lake Michigan, Lake Huron levels surging: You won’t believe the gallons of water added during this flooding
Fast-melting snowpack across Northern Michigan and days of excessive rain across the state have caused flooding issues and a 17-inch rise in lakes Michigan and Huron. Read the full story […]