Tag: Michigan
A third of hosts say they’ll sell their property if this Lake Michigan town bans rentals – Great Lakes Commission
A contentious short-term housing rental ban is looming over one of Michigan’s most popular beach towns. Park Township, Michigan, home to Holland State Park beach, is still in litigation over […]
Dozens of Divvy bikes dumped in Lake Michigan, prompting concerns over drinking water – Great Lakes Commission
In Chicago, a volunteer group has been busy pulling discarded Divvy bikes from Lake Michigan, citing fears over the dangers these battery-powered bikes can pose to the water. Divvy is […]
What’s causing declining whitefish numbers in northern Michigan? – Great Lakes Commission
Whitefish numbers are declining in northern Michigan, and some scientists believe the heart of the problem lies with the invasive quagga and zebra mussels that have invaded our waters. Read the […]
5th-graders appeal to Legislature to make stonefly Michigan’s insect – Great Lakes Commission
Bills to name the stonefly Michigan’s state insect are now before committees in both the state House and Senate, thanks to the work of 5th grade students and teachers from […]
One year later: What we know about the Manitowoc diesel spill – Great Lakes Commission
After more than a year, the cause of a Lake Michigan diesel spill in Manistee, Michigan, has yet to be shared with the public. Read the full story by the Manistee News […]