Great Lakes record-setting levels finally starting to ease
While still above normal, the forecast for lake levels in 2021 remain below the record-setting levels that wreaked havoc on the state's shorelines for the last five years.
While still above normal, the forecast for lake levels in 2021 remain below the record-setting levels that wreaked havoc on the state's shorelines for the last five years.
World War II-era plane pulled from Lake Michigan goes on display
The Douglas SBD-5 Dauntless did not fly in combat because it was used on Lake Michigan as part of an incredible wartime effort to provide pilots carrier-landing training somewhere safe.
The Douglas SBD-5 Dauntless did not fly in combat because it was used on Lake Michigan as part of an incredible wartime effort to provide pilots carrier-landing training somewhere safe.
Three Michigan lighthouses awarded grant money for restoration
The lighthouses, based near Newberry in the Upper Peninsula, Leland Township, and Port Huron will receive several thousand dollars each for renovations.
The lighthouses, based near Newberry in the Upper Peninsula, Leland Township, and Port Huron will receive several thousand dollars each for renovations.
Changing Lake Michigan water levels reveal shipwreck from 1880s
The wreckage from a ship that sunk in the 1880s revealed itself recently after a change in lake levels on Lake Michigan.
The wreckage from a ship that sunk in the 1880s revealed itself recently after a change in lake levels on Lake Michigan.
A new study of Lake Michigan reveals how a shortened winter is warming its deepest waters
A data set that tracked 30 years of subsurface water temperatures in Lake Michigan uncovered new information about global warming's effects on the Great Lakes deepest waters. It could have drastic impacts on marine life.
A data set that tracked 30 years of subsurface water temperatures in Lake Michigan uncovered new information about global warming's effects on the Great Lakes deepest waters. It could have drastic impacts on marine life.
Strongs winds linked to global warming are damaging Great Lakes
Powerful gusts of wind are creating hazards for fish and damaging water quality in some of the Great Lakes more shallow regions, a new study shows.
Powerful gusts of wind are creating hazards for fish and damaging water quality in some of the Great Lakes more shallow regions, a new study shows.
Ice coverage rapidly building over Lake Superior, increasing 25% over past week
The expansion of ice coverage is good news for anglers, aquatic life that depend on ice coverage, and shorelines. Last month, Lake Superior had the 2nd lowest average ice coverage on record.
The expansion of ice coverage is good news for anglers, aquatic life that depend on ice coverage, and shorelines. Last month, Lake Superior had the 2nd lowest average ice coverage on record.
Clinton River selected for water quality study in Michigan
Members of the Great Lakes Water Authority's Regional River Water Quality Monitoring Program will be install sensors on the river in Sterling Heights and Clinton Township.
Members of the Great Lakes Water Authority's Regional River Water Quality Monitoring Program will be install sensors on the river in Sterling Heights and Clinton Township.
U.S. Coast Guard breaking ice jams on St. Clair River after flood warnings
Several cities in St. Clair County were under flood warnings Wednesday after ice jams threatened the coastline on the St. Clair River.
Several cities in St. Clair County were under flood warnings Wednesday after ice jams threatened the coastline on the St. Clair River.
In win for Enbridge, energy company approved for underground tunnel to house replacement pipeline
Enbridge, a Canadian energy company, was awarded a permit to build an underground tunnel that would house a new pipeline under the Straits of Mackinac.
Enbridge, a Canadian energy company, was awarded a permit to build an underground tunnel that would house a new pipeline under the Straits of Mackinac.
Enbridge defies Michigan order to shut down Line 5 pipeline
Enbridge, the oil and gas company that operates a pipeline under the Great Lakes has rejected a demand from Michigan to cease operating Line 5.
Enbridge, the oil and gas company that operates a pipeline under the Great Lakes has rejected a demand from Michigan to cease operating Line 5.
Michigan DNR completes move of historic state park shelter threatened by erosion
The Michigan DNR completed its move of a historic shelter built on at Orchard Beach State Park after careful planning and almost 23 hours of tedious maneuvering.
The Michigan DNR completed its move of a historic shelter built on at Orchard Beach State Park after careful planning and almost 23 hours of tedious maneuvering.
Enbridge sues Michigan after Whitmer demands company shut down oil pipeline
Enbridge, the oil company and owner of the Line 5 pipeline that lies on the floor of the Great Lakes is suing the state of Michigan over demands to shutdown the infrastructure.
Enbridge, the oil company and owner of the Line 5 pipeline that lies on the floor of the Great Lakes is suing the state of Michigan over demands to shutdown the infrastructure.
Gov. Whitmer takes legal action to shut down Enbridge pipeline in Straits of Mackinac
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered Enbridge to cease operations of a pipeline that runs under the Straits of Mackinac, saying the state has terminated a deal that allowed the company to run oil through the pipeline.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered Enbridge to cease operations of a pipeline that runs under the Straits of Mackinac, saying the state has terminated a deal that allowed the company to run oil through the pipeline.
About 100 dead squirrels have washed up on a Lake Michigan beach in recent weeks
Visitors to Grand Haven's beach along Lake Michigan have been alarmed by sights of dead squirrels washing ashore in recent weeks.
Visitors to Grand Haven's beach along Lake Michigan have been alarmed by sights of dead squirrels washing ashore in recent weeks.
Enbridge allowed to resume Line 5 operations beneath Michigan's Straits of Mackinac
Enbridge said Wednesday it will fully resume operation of a Michigan Great Lakes oil pipeline after a partial shutdown this summer because of damage to a support structure.
Enbridge said Wednesday it will fully resume operation of a Michigan Great Lakes oil pipeline after a partial shutdown this summer because of damage to a support structure.
Somebody flew a plane under the Mackinac Bridge. The Coast Guard is asking for help identifying it
The U.S. Coast Guard is looking for any help in identifying a plane that flew under the Mackinac Bridge on June 28.
The U.S. Coast Guard is looking for any help in identifying a plane that flew under the Mackinac Bridge on June 28.
Michigan wants Enbridge to promise it will pay for any potential oil spills
The state of Michigan wants Enbridge to promise it will cover costs from a potential oil spill in the channel that links two of the Great Lakes.
The state of Michigan wants Enbridge to promise it will cover costs from a potential oil spill in the channel that links two of the Great Lakes.
A benefit to Michigan's heatwave? The Great Lakes levels are actually falling
An unexpected, but positive consequence of all the heat cooking Michigan right now? The lake levels have fallen a little from their forecasted highs at the beginning of the year.
An unexpected, but positive consequence of all the heat cooking Michigan right now? The lake levels have fallen a little from their forecasted highs at the beginning of the year.
The Detroit Zoo just hatched 11 piping plovers that were abandoned as eggs
The Detroit Zoo has helped incubate 11 endangered piping plover birds that began as abandoned eggs.
The Detroit Zoo has helped incubate 11 endangered piping plover birds that began as abandoned eggs.