Tag: Milwaukee
New documentary explores the lives of Bank swallows on Lake Michigan’s bluffs
“Beyond Our Senses” is a new nature documentary that gives audiences a bird’s-eye view of the world of Bank swallows as they migrate from South America to Lake Michigan’s bluffs […]
Continuing bluff erosion at Cudahy’s Sheridan Park creates unease
On the south shore of Milwaukee’s Lake Michigan shoreline, residents and city officials are concerned about the accelerated erosion of bluffs that officials say could cost more than $20 million […]
New fence on an Ozaukee beach raises questions among neighbors about who has the right to walk the shoreline
A fence and a trail camera now prevent neighbors from walking up the Lake Michigan shoreline in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. Wisconsin’s laws governing beach use go back decades and differ […]
Presenting Curious City: The Deadliest Shipwreck in Great Lakes History
In 1860, the steamship Lady Elgin was struck by a small schooner in Lake Michigan. Around 300 people drowned in the disaster, making it the deadliest shipwreck in Great Lakes history. The tragedy would have a major influence on maritime safety in the Great Lakes.
How you can help Wisconsin monitor water quality at Great Lakes beaches
Every year, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources asks for input from residents, beach managers, and public health officials about what changes are needed to the Wisconsin beach list. This […]