Invasive mussel destroying Great Lakes shipwrecks
The frigid fresh water of Lake Michigan used to be relied on to keep Great Lakes shipwrecks in pristine condition. But the quagga mussel has different ideas.
Isle Royale officials weigh opening island in winter, creating new campgrounds accessible by kayak
The potential new campgrounds would only be accessible by kayak, canoe, or private boat - one of many big changes that could come to the island.
Muck plaguing Lake St. Clair shoreline getting worse
What's causing the muck along Lake St. Clair?
Asian carp DNA found in southwest Michigan marina
Silver carp DNA was detected during environmental monitoring along a busy river in the area. It's one of four carp species that threaten the Great Lakes.
Wisconsin suburb to pull millions of gallons of water from Lake Michigan daily
The state DNR announced Tuesday the city of Waukesha would start diverting up to 8.2 million gallons of water a day, starting in September.
14-year-old drowns in Lake Michigan after being warned not to leap in water
The teen was told not to jump off the breakwall along Indiana's shoreline by staff at the marina.
Unsafe microplastics levels found in 90% of Great Lakes samples, research says
The alarming numbers are why scientists are now calling for a plan between the U.S. and Canada. Without a strategy, they're "flying blindly" one researcher said.
Great Lakes fall shorebird migration - a guide to the species passing through Michigan
As summer progresses, new fledglings across the Great Lakes region are leaving their nests and learning what it means to be a bird.
Mackinac Bridge to go dark Wednesday night
The only lights that will be on tonight will be for safety as both the bridge and Mackinaw City go dark.
Lake Michigan drownings down 33% in 2023
The organization that tracks drownings statistics said there were four reasons that had led to fewer drownings in both Lake Michigan and the Great Lakes.
Do Not Eat Fish: MDHHS advises against eating fish from these rivers and lakes due to chemicals
The health department also advises against eating too many servings of smelt from certain Great Lakes. See the full list here.
Fuel leak in Lake Michigan spills diesel less than a mile from shore
The public's been asked to avoid the area and not to attempt any wildlife rescue as the U.S. Coast Guard works to clean up the mess.
Five rescued after boat fire at Pictured Rocks in Upper Peninsula
The Coast Guard said it rescued five people on board a vessel that caught fire over the weekend near the National Lakeshore in the Upper Peninsula.
Man sets sights on swimming across Lake Michigan
If he's successful, Bryan Huffman would be only the 9th person to complete the task. But that's not why the Holland native is doing it.
Michigan AG supports new push to shut down Line 5 pipeline
The latest plan comes from a Native American tribe in Wisconsin, which argues erosion could lead to catastrophic damage to the pipeline, leading to a rupture.
Men who cheated in Ohio fishing tournament get prison time, lose $130K boat
The two men who were caught stuffing walleye with leaded weights to win a fishing tournament in Ohio will spend time in jail after being convicted of a felony.
Wreckage of 2 boats that sank during terrible storm 100 years ago discovered in Lake Superior
The boats encountered a storm with howling winds, snow squalls and punishing waves. Both vessels and the 28 people on board were lost to the dark waters of Lake Superior for more than a century.
First piping plover returns to Great Lakes for nesting season
The shorebirds return to the same spot and the same nests every year along Lake Michigan. The first bird returning to the region this year has a nest in Glen Haven.
Long-lost Ironton ship found in Lake Huron, confirming tragic story
The Ironton was a 191-foot cargo vessel that collided with another ship in rough seas in 1894. Its whereabouts had long eluded shipwreck hunters, until now.
Beavers reclaiming land on abandoned island in Detroit River
Beaver sightings in Southeast Michigan have risen over the past few years. A trail camera captured one fortifying its den on Stony Island.