Washtenaw County's Independence Lake Beach closed for swimming due to high bacteria levels
Independence Lake Beach in Whitmore Lake is closed for swimming Thursday after high levels of E. coli were detected during routine water testing.
Independence Lake Beach in Whitmore Lake is closed for swimming Thursday after high levels of E. coli were detected during routine water testing.
Michigan beach closures headed into 4th of July weekend
Some Southeast Michigan beaches are closed heading into 4th of July.
Some Southeast Michigan beaches are closed heading into 4th of July.
Popular Oakland County beach, others under contamination advisories as 4th of July approaches
Three Metro Detroit beaches, including a popular spot to swim in Oakland County, have elevated bacteria levels as 4th of July approaches.
Three Metro Detroit beaches, including a popular spot to swim in Oakland County, have elevated bacteria levels as 4th of July approaches.
Belle Isle Beach closed for poor water quality
Belle Isle's beaches will be closed until further notice due to poor water quality.
Belle Isle's beaches will be closed until further notice due to poor water quality.
Two beaches closed in Macomb and Oakland County due to high bacteria levels
High bacteria levels discovered for St. Clair Shores Memorial Park Beach and Stanley Beach during routine tests.
High bacteria levels discovered for St. Clair Shores Memorial Park Beach and Stanley Beach during routine tests.
Independence Lake Beach closed for swimming due to high bacteria levels
If you're looking to beat the heat at the lake this weekend, you'll want to avoid Independence Lake Beach in Washtenaw County.
If you're looking to beat the heat at the lake this weekend, you'll want to avoid Independence Lake Beach in Washtenaw County.
Several Southeast Michigan beaches closed headed into the weekend
Several beaches in Macomb and Oakland counties are closed headed into the weekend due to high bacteria levels.
Several beaches in Macomb and Oakland counties are closed headed into the weekend due to high bacteria levels.
1 Michigan beach closed due to bacteria level ahead of Memorial Day weekend
The closure is according to the state's BeachGuard tracker which monitors water quality and other contaminants in and near water sources. The closures pertain to bacteria levels like E. coli.
The closure is according to the state's BeachGuard tracker which monitors water quality and other contaminants in and near water sources. The closures pertain to bacteria levels like E. coli.
10 beaches in Metro Detroit closed for high bacteria levels
Heading out for the weekend? It's expected to be nice - but make sure to be aware of contamination advisories at several
Heading out for the weekend? It's expected to be nice - but make sure to be aware of contamination advisories at several
15 beaches closed in Oakland County due to bacteria
Several lakes in and around Oakland County had high levels of bacteria detected during weekly monitoring.
Several lakes in and around Oakland County had high levels of bacteria detected during weekly monitoring.
Five Michigan beaches closed for Fourth of July weekend, two others under advisories for contamination
Beaches in Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, and Ontonagon were all closed going into the holiday weekend, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy said.
Beaches in Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, and Ontonagon were all closed going into the holiday weekend, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy said.
Belle Isle beach access remains closed due to E. Coli
Belle Isle is the only location in Michigan as of Monday with a closure over health contaminants in the water.
Belle Isle is the only location in Michigan as of Monday with a closure over health contaminants in the water.
DNR: If you see these two flags, don't go in the water
More than a hundred people drowned last year after entering dangerous waters.
More than a hundred people drowned last year after entering dangerous waters.
4 Southeast Michigan beaches closed, under contamination advisories headed into Labor Day Weekend
Eight Michigan beaches are closed or are under contamination advisories due to high bacteria levels headed into Labor Day Weekend. Four of the beaches are in Southeast Michigan.
Eight Michigan beaches are closed or are under contamination advisories due to high bacteria levels headed into Labor Day Weekend. Four of the beaches are in Southeast Michigan.
4 Southeast Michigan beaches closed over high bacteria levels
In addition to bacteria levels, officials are still monitoring a chemical leak in the Huron River after a cancer-causing material was released.
In addition to bacteria levels, officials are still monitoring a chemical leak in the Huron River after a cancer-causing material was released.
Metro Detroit man among 2 dead after Lake Michigan drowning
A Novi man and a woman drowned in Lake Michigan on Monday.
A Novi man and a woman drowned in Lake Michigan on Monday.
Swimming alert issued for Lake Michigan due to 5-7 foot waves, dangerous currents
Swimmers should avoid Lake Michigan from the southwest side of the state up past Ludington due to dangerous conditions Monday.
Swimmers should avoid Lake Michigan from the southwest side of the state up past Ludington due to dangerous conditions Monday.
Body of man who drowned while setting anchor in Lake Huron found near Blue Water Bridge
A man got caught in heavy currents when he jumped into Lake Huron to set his boat anchor.
A man got caught in heavy currents when he jumped into Lake Huron to set his boat anchor.
Dive teams looking for body of missing boater who went overboard on Lake St. Clair
Dive teams are looking in Lake St. Clair for the body of a boater who went overboard in Anchor Bay on Sunday evening.
Dive teams are looking in Lake St. Clair for the body of a boater who went overboard in Anchor Bay on Sunday evening.
Man drowns in Lake Michigan at Grand Haven State Park
A swimmer drowned in Lake Michigan at Grand Haven State Park.
A swimmer drowned in Lake Michigan at Grand Haven State Park.