By Akia Thrower
Michigan’s annual budget includes $2 million for wetland conservation efforts by the state Department of Natural Resources, funding critical work for endangered bird species.
By Anna Barnes Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division has received one-time funding of $350,000 for whitefish recovery. The ailing species has undergone a rapid population decline in recent years, and for the first time, recovery efforts have landed a specific line in the state budget. But officials said while the money will help rescue
By Julia Roeder
For more than a decade, conservation groups have fought to protect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from proposed copper-nickel mining. Advocates are entering a new phase amid the rollback of federal protections.
The Lab is trained to locate tiny electronic storage devices investigators say can be difficult to find during search warrants.
HURON – A new event organized by the United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) will not only raise much-needed funds but will also allow motorcyclists the chance to see the beauty of Huron County. UWPH is hosting a United We Ride motorcycle charity ride on Saturday, Sept. 19, a day-long event that will start in Wingham and
By Kyrmyzy Turebayeva
A new study based on data from competitive angling events in the Great Lakes found that more than 20% of black bass weighed-in at these events are over 10 years old.
By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov
Nearly half of Great Lakes beachgoers rarely or never check water quality before swimming, according to a new study by researchers at Toronto Metropolitan University.
The U.S. Coast Guard has delayed deploying some lighted buoys in the Great Lakes due to unanticipated maintenance needs. Read the full story by Up North Live.
By Lily Cole
Residents of Midland County, Michigan, who were affected by the disastrous Edenville flood are still feeling the effects six years later.
Young readers are invited to dive into a summer of discovery through the Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) 2026 TD Summer Reading Club. Registration opens on June 27 at all 17 BCPL branches. This year’s theme explores the wonders of water through eight weeks of programs, activities, and special events
The 25th anniversary of the Dungannon Super Pull and Demo Derby kicks off in Lucknow today, June 19, featuring two days of family-friendly entertainment. Taking place at Graceland Festival Grounds, located in the heart of the village, gates open at 3 p.m. At 7 p.m., attendees can watch the first