Invasive carp sampling crews have removed several hundred small silver carp from the Marseilles Pool of the Illinois River, about 80 miles from Lake Michigan. The 4-to-6-inch fish were discovered […]
Lake Erie came in second, behind Lake Michigan, among top fishing destinations. All five Great Lakes and Lake St. Clair make the top ten list. Read the full story by […]
Last Wednesday, Canadian energy company Enbridge secured another permit needed for its controversial Line 5 tunnel project. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a permit authorizing the company to […]
Anyone with experience on the water is likely aware of how quickly weather can shift. To help boaters and emergency responders track changing conditions on Lake Michigan’s lower Green Bay […]
Hess Nature Preserve, located along Lake Huron in Northern Michigan, has grown more than 17 times its original size, protecting a coastal fen, wooded dune-and-swale habitat and an additional 450 […]
Water-safety advocates are reminding beachgoers about the dangers of rip currents, high waves, and sudden weather changes on Lake Michigan. The warning comes during one of the busiest periods of […]
Representatives from the Burt Lake Band and the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians discuss traditional practices, climate goals, and the steps to take to ensure Lake Michigan and its […]
Lake Michigan has been named the best fishing lake in the United States for 2026 by FishingBooker, a website that helps people book fishing trips. Read the full story by Milwaukee […]
The city of Yorkville, Illinois, is going ahead with a $35 million financing bridge for its Lake Michigan water project while it awaits a $170 million federal loan from the […]
Lake Michigan gives Wisconsin residents a place to cool down on a hot day or get out on a boat to go after some fish. What else do we know […]
By Anna Barnes
Officials from Michigan's Fisheries division say further cutbacks on staffing and fish stocking are likely as the costs of operations rise.