Invasive plants menace Michigan wetlands | Brother Nature
Phragmites is a common sight in Michigan - but that doesn't mean it's a good thing. The invasive plant has conquered native wetlands and forced out other plants, reducing biodiversity and threatening the local ecology. And it's not the only invasive plant causing problems. Fortunately, there is a solution: the muskrat.
Phragmites is a common sight in Michigan - but that doesn't mean it's a good thing. The invasive plant has conquered native wetlands and forced out other plants, reducing biodiversity and threatening the local ecology. And it's not the only invasive plant causing problems. Fortunately, there is a solution: the muskrat.
Lake Erie Ice Fracture: Time-lapse shows 80-mile crack form across lake
Over the weekend, satellite coverage over Lake Erie showed another eye-popping visual: an 80-mile-long fracture across the lake, stretching from Canada to Ohio.
Over the weekend, satellite coverage over Lake Erie showed another eye-popping visual: an 80-mile-long fracture across the lake, stretching from Canada to Ohio.
Winter on Mackinac Island: Meet the cookie shop owner showing off winter on the Great Lakes
Whether it's going to school or the post office, riding a snow mobile on the trails or visiting the grocery store, Mackinac Island has a lot going on during the winter. One store owner is showing off what it looks like.
Whether it's going to school or the post office, riding a snow mobile on the trails or visiting the grocery store, Mackinac Island has a lot going on during the winter. One store owner is showing off what it looks like.
Exploring ice on the Great Lakes | Brother Nature
The freezing temperatures of this winter have ushered in a blanket of ice across the Great Lakes. While we're a little ahead of schedule, this normal process in the region invites quite the wonderland of winter. That includes an international ice bridge to Canada and life on Mackinac Island.
The freezing temperatures of this winter have ushered in a blanket of ice across the Great Lakes. While we're a little ahead of schedule, this normal process in the region invites quite the wonderland of winter. That includes an international ice bridge to Canada and life on Mackinac Island.
Michigan wants to fight invasive plant with non-native weevils
Should the state use non-native insects to fight an invasive plant? The biological control may be the best solution to killing a purple thistle that poisons the soil and attacks other plants.
Should the state use non-native insects to fight an invasive plant? The biological control may be the best solution to killing a purple thistle that poisons the soil and attacks other plants.
Snowy Owls in Michigan and how to find them | Brother Nature
Snowy Owls are one of the world's most nomadic birds, nesting in the Arctic before spreading south. Among the places they can be found is in Michigan. Their lack of familiarity with people means they may stick around long enough for viewers to get a good look at them. That is, if you know where to look.
Snowy Owls are one of the world's most nomadic birds, nesting in the Arctic before spreading south. Among the places they can be found is in Michigan. Their lack of familiarity with people means they may stick around long enough for viewers to get a good look at them. That is, if you know where to look.
International ice bridge in Northern Michigan will take you to Canada
The crossing is made of ice, marked by trees, and is open to snow mobiles, cross-country skiers, and even snow shoes.
The crossing is made of ice, marked by trees, and is open to snow mobiles, cross-country skiers, and even snow shoes.
Spotlighting Huron Meadows and making snow for ski races | Brother Nature
Making snow is as much art as it is science at the Huron Clinton Metroparks and that includes at Huron Meadows where there is an annual cross country ski race that goes on. Also on the show, there are things that live in the clouds that are responsible for what falls to the ground.
Making snow is as much art as it is science at the Huron Clinton Metroparks and that includes at Huron Meadows where there is an annual cross country ski race that goes on. Also on the show, there are things that live in the clouds that are responsible for what falls to the ground.
Rare Michigan Prairie: Effort to save unique land in Metro Detroit | Brother Nature
The Sibley Prairie is a rare tract of land and one of the last of its kind in Michigan. It includes a unique selection of plants and animals that don't coexist anywhere else. For more details on the conservation effort, go to SaveSibleyPrairie.org
The Sibley Prairie is a rare tract of land and one of the last of its kind in Michigan. It includes a unique selection of plants and animals that don't coexist anywhere else. For more details on the conservation effort, go to SaveSibleyPrairie.org
Lake Sturgeon in Great Lakes: Exploring the ancient fish that resides in Michigan
When thinking of the lake sturgeon, some liken the fish to a living fossil. It grows scales, can live over a hundred years, and has called the Great Lakes home for much longer.
When thinking of the lake sturgeon, some liken the fish to a living fossil. It grows scales, can live over a hundred years, and has called the Great Lakes home for much longer.
Exploring lake sturgeon that live in the Great Lakes | Brother Nature
The Great Lakes are home to all kinds of wild life, including the lake sturgeon: an aquatic wonder that grows up to seven feet and lives as long as 125 years. They are also part of one of Michigan's most famous fishing seasons up in Black Lake, which is also one of its shortest.
The Great Lakes are home to all kinds of wild life, including the lake sturgeon: an aquatic wonder that grows up to seven feet and lives as long as 125 years. They are also part of one of Michigan's most famous fishing seasons up in Black Lake, which is also one of its shortest.
Save Sibley Prairie: Coalition wants to preserve rare grassland in Wayne County
A rare tract of land and one of the last original pieces of Michigan prairie that formed after the glaciers receded is under threat for development. But a conservancy has a chance to purchase the land to protect it.
A rare tract of land and one of the last original pieces of Michigan prairie that formed after the glaciers receded is under threat for development. But a conservancy has a chance to purchase the land to protect it.
Great Lakes challenges range from whitefish collapse to plastic pollution, annual report shows
It was a year of growing challenges as well as comeback stories in the Great Lakes. While Detroit welcomed a large new park, new issues emerged around wildlife.
It was a year of growing challenges as well as comeback stories in the Great Lakes. While Detroit welcomed a large new park, new issues emerged around wildlife.
Judge: Line 5 ruled by federal law, Michigan can't block pipeline
A federal judge has ruled Michigan cannot block construction of a controversial pipeline under the Straits of Mackinac.
A federal judge has ruled Michigan cannot block construction of a controversial pipeline under the Straits of Mackinac.
629-foot freighter runs aground in Detroit River
A 629-foot freighter carrying 18,000 tons of stone ran aground in the Detroit River late Wednesday, prompting a Coast Guard response and ongoing efforts to refloat the vessel.
A 629-foot freighter carrying 18,000 tons of stone ran aground in the Detroit River late Wednesday, prompting a Coast Guard response and ongoing efforts to refloat the vessel.
Vessel runs aground in Detroit River
The vessel is a Canadian Steamship that was built in 1973 before being converted into a self-unloader in 2003, according to CSL.
The vessel is a Canadian Steamship that was built in 1973 before being converted into a self-unloader in 2003, according to CSL.
Why do shipwrecks fascinate us?
The Edmund Fitzgerald is one of thousands of shipwrecks that dot the bottom of the Great Lakes. They are both time capsules of history and reminders of the perils of sailing on the Great Lakes
The Edmund Fitzgerald is one of thousands of shipwrecks that dot the bottom of the Great Lakes. They are both time capsules of history and reminders of the perils of sailing on the Great Lakes
The final moments of the Edmund Fitzgerald's last voyage
The Edmund Fitzgerald had made the journey over 50 times that year and its final voyage started out like any other journey. But, as it left Superior, Wisconsin, loaded with 26 tons of iron ore, a storm was brewing - and heading directly toward the Great Lakes.
The Edmund Fitzgerald had made the journey over 50 times that year and its final voyage started out like any other journey. But, as it left Superior, Wisconsin, loaded with 26 tons of iron ore, a storm was brewing - and heading directly toward the Great Lakes.
More Great Lakes spearfishing? Michigan anglers push for better opportunities
Those that spearfish in Michigan can only do so in limited parts of the Great Lakes and can only harvest three game fish. A looming decision in October could greatly expand opportunities.
Those that spearfish in Michigan can only do so in limited parts of the Great Lakes and can only harvest three game fish. A looming decision in October could greatly expand opportunities.
More hunting on Beaver Island? Michigan wants 20 more days of harvesting antlerless deer
Twenty additional hunting days on the Lake Michigan island would greatly expand the amount of time someone can harvest deer on the island.
Twenty additional hunting days on the Lake Michigan island would greatly expand the amount of time someone can harvest deer on the island.