Tag: Michigan
Robot lifeguards to the rescue in Lake Michigan – Great Lakes Commission
Many parks and communities along the shore of Lake Michigan can no longer afford to staff full-time lifeguards and that’s where “EMILY” is beginning to make a difference. EMILY (Emergency Integrated […]
Nick Pizaña paints the Great Lakes from space | 2024 Lansing ArtPath Profiles – Great Lakes Commission
A Michigan artist has found that not everyone recognizes how important the Great lakes are so he made sure they could be seen from outer space in his mural which depicts […]
Great Lakes cruises benefit lakeside Michigan towns – Great Lakes Commission
Cruise ship season in the Great Lakes is in full swing, and northern Michigan’s Thunder Bay has seen its fair share of cruise ships anchoring in its waters. A partnership […]
South Haven museum tells story of sailing Great Lakes – Great Lakes Commission
The Michigan Maritime Museum’s latest exhibit, “Full Steam Ahead: The Golden Age of Great Lakes Passenger Steamships,” transports visitors back to what traveling the Great Lakes was like in the […]
Michigan is surrounded by the Great Lakes: Facts you may not know about them – Great Lakes Commission
On the Great Lakes you can fish, go boating, swim, partake in water sports, all the while enjoying the spectacular views they provide. But here are some facts you may […]
Free family fun with ROVs, Science on a Sphere at Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center – Great Lakes Commission
The Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center in Alpena, Michigan, is offering drop-in sessions to pilot their ROV (remotely operated vehicle) in a test tank and to learn how these vehicles […]
Opinion | Michigan, attract and retain teachers by supporting workers’ rights | Bridge Michigan
The state Legislature should give educators a graduation gift: get rid of the 80/20 rule and restore power to teachers….
Michigan medical students fight to make climate change part of curriculum | Bridge Michigan
Doctors need to understand how climate change plays a role in health, so Michigan medical students are pushing for climate health education in their programs….
Whitmer creates task force to reduce gun violence in Michigan | Bridge Michigan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order Thursday establishing a Gun Violence Prevention Task Force. The announcement comes days after a man opened fire on a splash pad in Rochester Hills….
Private preschools fear cuts, closures under ‘gut punch’ Michigan plans | Bridge Michigan
As Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pushes free preschool for all, private providers are worried that state House and Senate plans could force them to close instead of expand service….