Tag: lakes
Life goes on, even at uninhabited Lake Huron island, sometimes surprisingly
In nature, a lot can change on a largely uninhabited Great Lakes island over the course of a century. And a lot can stay the same….
Great Lakes Moment: Detroit River carrion scavenger on the increase
Great Lakes Moment is a monthly column written by Great Lakes Now Contributor John Hartig. Publishing the author’s views and assertions does not represent endorsement by Great Lakes Now or Detroit PBS.
What is one of the most frequently counted birds by citizen scientists in the annual Detroit River Hawk Watch, but is not a hawk?
Stateside Podcast: You can be a Great Lakes lighthouse keeper
Each year, Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources recruits teams of volunteer lighthouse keepers to staff the Tawas Point Lighthouse in two-week shifts. Read the full story by Michigan Public.
Great Lakes water levels rise into summer months. What were the levels in June?
The water levels in the Great Lakes are continuing their seasonal rise into the summer months, with predictions for them to peak later in July or August. Read the full […]
Meet Michiganâs floating post office: How mail gets to Great Lakes freighters
Youâve Got Mail: How a small boat delivers packages and more to passing Great Lakes freighters….