Tag: Storm
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.
Historic Shallow Lake oak tree is being removed following infection
Georgian Bluffs is cutting down a historic oak tree after it was found to have oak wilt. The tree is estimated at 150 years old and is widely recognized as a landmark in the Shallow Lake community. The impressive English Oak Tree on 2nd Street in Shallow Lake has been confirmed to be infected and, […]
Ohio officials celebrate completion of Funk-DeWald Nature Preserve wetland project
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources celebrated the completion of a wetland project at a northwestern Ohio nature preserve with direct connection to Lake Erie under the H2Ohio initiative. During […]
More volatile weather sparks new Michigan trend: tornado safe rooms
Michigan recently announced a rebate program for homeowners who build tornado safe rooms. Many houses in Michigan are not constructed to withstand intense winds.
Bridge Listens: What Michigan’s next governor plans for data centers, clean energy
Bridge asked Michigan gubernatorial candidates about how they’d tackle the state’s most pressing environmental issues. The candidates responded directly to questions and concerns raised by readers.
