MSU targeting 'total destruction' of PFAS with new plasma technology
The bonds that make up PFAS are among the strongest in the world. To permanently destroy them, one researcher says the key are temperatures that reach 30,000 degrees Celsius.
The bonds that make up PFAS are among the strongest in the world. To permanently destroy them, one researcher says the key are temperatures that reach 30,000 degrees Celsius.
Professional stone skipper from Michigan takes aim at Mackinac Island competition
It may have been her northern Great Lakes roots or beginner's luck that carried Julie Benda to victory during her first amateur stone skipping competition. But now, up against the very best, she'll
It may have been her northern Great Lakes roots or beginner's luck that carried Julie Benda to victory during her first amateur stone skipping competition. But now, up against the very best, she'll
12 water rescues over Fourth of July weekend as Great Lakes drownings climb to 47 in 2022
Two of those cases are in unknown condition after water rescues were made around the region. Almost half of the reported drownings this year have been in Lake Michigan.
Two of those cases are in unknown condition after water rescues were made around the region. Almost half of the reported drownings this year have been in Lake Michigan.
Oil spill reported in northern Great Lakes, leaking 5,300 gallons into St. Marys River
The oil spill closed all shipping traffic through the busy lane on the St. Marys River between Ontario and the Upper Peninsula.
The oil spill closed all shipping traffic through the busy lane on the St. Marys River between Ontario and the Upper Peninsula.
Half of all 2022 Great Lakes drownings have been in Lake Michigan
Across the Great Lakes, there have already been 32 people who drowned in the waters. At least half of them came in Lake Michigan.
Across the Great Lakes, there have already been 32 people who drowned in the waters. At least half of them came in Lake Michigan.
Harsens Island conservation targets depleted secretive black tern bird species
It's not a canary in the coal mine, but a tern in the wetland that's got conservationists worried about the environmental health of migratory birds and the Great Lakes wetlands.
It's not a canary in the coal mine, but a tern in the wetland that's got conservationists worried about the environmental health of migratory birds and the Great Lakes wetlands.
America's last coal-powered steamship on Lake Michigan searching for new power source
The S.S. Badger has been ferrying cars across Lake Michigan since 1953. It's the last coal-powered steamship in the country.
The S.S. Badger has been ferrying cars across Lake Michigan since 1953. It's the last coal-powered steamship in the country.
'Basically your Brita filter;' Inside the Great Lakes Water Authority's massive water cleaning process
The work it takes to clean 70 million gallons of water every day is a bit like the filter in your refrigerator - but on a massive scale.
The work it takes to clean 70 million gallons of water every day is a bit like the filter in your refrigerator - but on a massive scale.
Plenty of piping plover nests popping up in the Great Lakes; near Sleeping Bear Dunes
"Monitors have observed them defending territories, creating nest scrapes, and displaying courtship behaviors."
"Monitors have observed them defending territories, creating nest scrapes, and displaying courtship behaviors."
Ford Cove restoration plans target wetlands and shoreline, improve fish and plant populations
Old chunks of I-94 line the shoreline near the historic Ford mansion. But plans to restore the surrounding environment could mean big changes for the tourists that visit and the wildlife that may live there.
Old chunks of I-94 line the shoreline near the historic Ford mansion. But plans to restore the surrounding environment could mean big changes for the tourists that visit and the wildlife that may live there.
Viking Octantis cruise ship docks at Detroit for inaugural Great Lakes voyage
The Viking Octantis has a guest capacity of 378 people and has three voyages through the Great Lakes it plans to traverse.
The Viking Octantis has a guest capacity of 378 people and has three voyages through the Great Lakes it plans to traverse.
Ferry carrying 144 people over straits of Mackinac breaks down Tuesday night
While in route to the mainland, the Huron lost steering and couldn't drop its anchor, leaving the vessel adrift at sea.
While in route to the mainland, the Huron lost steering and couldn't drop its anchor, leaving the vessel adrift at sea.
How the Great Lakes got their names
Before it was called Lake Michigan, some referred to it as Land of the Stinking Lake, likely because of the algae that collected along its coastline.
Before it was called Lake Michigan, some referred to it as Land of the Stinking Lake, likely because of the algae that collected along its coastline.
Great Lakes water levels falling fast in Lakes Michigan and Huron
After record-breaking years in 2019 and 2020 where every Great Lake set highs for water levels, residents got a little relief as they finally began to recede in 2021.
After record-breaking years in 2019 and 2020 where every Great Lake set highs for water levels, residents got a little relief as they finally began to recede in 2021.
Ice house removal video in northern Minnesota goes viral
Despite the extended deadline for ice houses, fishing guides are sharing videos that may have some resorts thinking twice about waiting much longer.
Despite the extended deadline for ice houses, fishing guides are sharing videos that may have some resorts thinking twice about waiting much longer.
Great Lakes shipwreck hunters had a banner year in 2021 searching for remains of old vessels
In a normal summer of shipwreck searching, hunters might find one or two wrecks. But in 2021, hunters at the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society found at least 10.
In a normal summer of shipwreck searching, hunters might find one or two wrecks. But in 2021, hunters at the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society found at least 10.
Michigan anglers safe after ice-fishing shanty blown across Saginaw Bay
A homemade ice-fishing shanty was blown a mile across the bay after winds neared 50 mph this weekend.
A homemade ice-fishing shanty was blown a mile across the bay after winds neared 50 mph this weekend.
Great Lakes Shipwreck discovery in Lake Superior tells story of sunken Schooner in 1891
On May 4, 1891, a 172-foot Great Lakes schooner-barge carrying a load of coal in tow with a steam ship got caught in a strong northwest gale. The intensity snapped the towline, leaving the ship and its crew to the mercy of
On May 4, 1891, a 172-foot Great Lakes schooner-barge carrying a load of coal in tow with a steam ship got caught in a strong northwest gale. The intensity snapped the towline, leaving the ship and its crew to the mercy of
Great Lakes scientists initiate 'Winter Grab' in efforts to boost knowledge of ecosystems frozen over
Researchers long believed the activity under the Great Lakes became dormant during periods of winter when the surface freezes. But that's changing.
Researchers long believed the activity under the Great Lakes became dormant during periods of winter when the surface freezes. But that's changing.
Michigan has 'one of the greatest sources of fresh water in the world.' But it may not enough
Despite being surrounded by one of the world's most impressive fresh water systems, Michigan lacks clean affordable water. And worse, pollution and outdated infrastructure is threatening access to those same sources.
Despite being surrounded by one of the world's most impressive fresh water systems, Michigan lacks clean affordable water. And worse, pollution and outdated infrastructure is threatening access to those same sources.