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Lake Michigan beaches have added more safety features, but is it enough?

Fri, 2026-05-29 13:01

Beach season is here, and Lake Michigan is the most popular of the Great Lakes for swimming. However, it can also be the most dangerous. Grand Haven State Park in […]

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Chicagoland data center boom raises new questions about Lake Michigan water use

Wed, 2026-05-20 20:22

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Rising utility bills and increased noise aren’t the only concerns surrounding data centers. They’re also making headlines over fears they could contribute to lower water levels in Lake Michigan. Read […]

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‘Doug the Tank’ returns to native habitat after rescue from Lake Michigan surf

Thu, 2026-05-14 01:56

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A large snapping turtle was rescued after being stranded and injured in rough Lake Michigan surf near Grand Haven, Michigan. After recovering, he was successfully released back into his native […]

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Man who took Lake Michigan shoreline access to court shares where his case stands

Thu, 2026-05-14 00:41

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An ongoing legal challenge over public access to Lake Michigan shorelines is now moving through Milwaukee County Circuit Court and potentially toward the Wisconsin Supreme Court. It could ultimately determine […]

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Sailboats lifted into Lake Michigan mark start of Milwaukee sailing season

Mon, 2026-05-11 22:39

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It’s the unofficial start to summer at the McKinley Marina, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and the staff lifted dozens of boats into Lake Michigan for Big Boat Day. Read the full […]

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Consumers plans to inject coal plant waste deep underground

Mon, 2026-05-11 21:12

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Consumers Energy is seeking approval to drill two deep injection wells at a coal plant next to Lake Michigan in Ottawa County, Michigan, to dispose of coal ash wastewater and […]

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Fish tumors an indicator of ecological health, study says

Mon, 2026-05-11 10:53

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By Samantha Ku Skin and liver tumors in fish may provide clues to ecosystem health in the Great Lakes region, according to a recent study in the journal Ecotoxicology.

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Investigation underway after 5 bald eagles found dead near Lake Michigan

Wed, 2026-04-29 22:55

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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is investigating a recent series of deceased eagles that were found in a single area of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula over a 15-day period in […]

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Northern Michigan Lakeshore closes to foot traffic the first two weeks in May for construction

Wed, 2026-04-29 22:12

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A major sewer project has closed the entire Petoskey State Park in northern Michigan for months. The current phase of construction is now closing the park’s stretch of Lake Michigan […]

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For the first time in a century, lake sturgeon spotted in Ozaukee County

Fri, 2026-04-24 20:07

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In Wisconsin, the lake sturgeon detected in Ozaukee County — 20 river miles upstream of Lake Michigan — is part of a wider effort to restore sturgeon to the Milwaukee […]

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Lake Michigan, Lake Huron levels surging: You won’t believe the gallons of water added during this flooding

Fri, 2026-04-17 21:49

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Fast-melting snowpack across Northern Michigan and days of excessive rain across the state have caused flooding issues and a 17-inch rise in lakes Michigan and Huron. Read the full story […]

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‘Absolute tank’ of a snapping turtle rescued from Lake Michigan surf after wandering shoreline for days

Fri, 2026-04-17 20:43

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The 33-pound, 30(ish)-year-old snapper who is now known as Doug the Tank was lethargic and nearly unresponsive when a rescuer pulled him from a Lake Michigan beach. He is now […]

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