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.
Judge orders temporary shut down of Line 5 after damage reported to part of pipeline
A Michigan Circuit Court judge has granted a temporary shutdown of the Line 5 Pipeline that runs along the straits of Mackinac.
A Michigan Circuit Court judge has granted a temporary shutdown of the Line 5 Pipeline that runs along the straits of Mackinac.
Michigan AG to request courts shut down Line 5 after reported damage last week
The Michigan Attorney General is expected to request courts to temporarily shut down Line 5 along the Straits of Mackinac after damage was reported to one of its anchors last week.
The Michigan Attorney General is expected to request courts to temporarily shut down Line 5 along the Straits of Mackinac after damage was reported to one of its anchors last week.
State to ask courts to temporarily shut down Line 5
After reporting damage to part of the Line 5 pipe along the Straits of Mackinac, Enbridge determined it was safe to reopen part of the pipeline. Going against the wishes of Gov. Whitmer, The Michigan Attorney General said she would request the courts temporarily shut down the pipeline until the state can further review damage
After reporting damage to part of the Line 5 pipe along the Straits of Mackinac, Enbridge determined it was safe to reopen part of the pipeline. Going against the wishes of Gov. Whitmer, The Michigan Attorney General said she would request the courts temporarily shut down the pipeline until the state can further review damage
Lakes Michigan, Huron, Erie, St. Clair set record highs for May water levels
Three of the Great Lakes and Lake St. Clair set a record high for water levels for May, a sign that extreme weather is continuing to set unprecedented numbers.
Three of the Great Lakes and Lake St. Clair set a record high for water levels for May, a sign that extreme weather is continuing to set unprecedented numbers.
More Great Lakes trouble as new research finds Asian carp could establish in Saginaw Bay
New research out of NOAA found Asian carp could establish itself in Saginaw Bay if the invasive species managed to swim to the Lake Huron water body.
New research out of NOAA found Asian carp could establish itself in Saginaw Bay if the invasive species managed to swim to the Lake Huron water body.
At 21.5 billion gallons, Wixom Lake is twice as big as Oakland County's largest lake - it emptied in one hour
21.5 billion gallons of water spilled out of Wixom Lake on Tuesday - double the size of any lake in Oakland County and 9 times as big as Lake Orion.
21.5 billion gallons of water spilled out of Wixom Lake on Tuesday - double the size of any lake in Oakland County and 9 times as big as Lake Orion.
The Great Lakes keep breaking records - and not just its water levels
As state regulators plan for a rough year on the Great Lakes, the region continues setting records on lake levels, precipitation, ice cover, and evaporation. Those benchmarks are only making it harder to plan accordingly.
As state regulators plan for a rough year on the Great Lakes, the region continues setting records on lake levels, precipitation, ice cover, and evaporation. Those benchmarks are only making it harder to plan accordingly.
As Great Lakes rise, Michigan residents face giant climatological test
As residents attempt to mitigate the damages posed by the Great Lakes, climatologists warn the changes in our weather patterns will continue to become more extreme as our planet warms.
As residents attempt to mitigate the damages posed by the Great Lakes, climatologists warn the changes in our weather patterns will continue to become more extreme as our planet warms.
Michigan teen turns plastic thrown in the Great Lakes into clothing
A student at the University of Michigan has a company that turns plastic from the Great Lakes and abroad into clothes he sells around the country.
A student at the University of Michigan has a company that turns plastic from the Great Lakes and abroad into clothes he sells around the country.
Ohio wants to curb Lake Erie pollution by setting "maximum daily loads" of runoff
Ohio establishing a plan to reduce runoff in Lake Erie by setting daily maximum loads.
Ohio establishing a plan to reduce runoff in Lake Erie by setting daily maximum loads.
Michigan forming 'High Water Action Team' to aid residents as Great Lakes levels rise
The state is creating a task force designed to identify resources and disseminate information regarding high water levels in the Great Lakes
The state is creating a task force designed to identify resources and disseminate information regarding high water levels in the Great Lakes
Piles of sludge have washed up on St. Clair Shores coastline
Residents in St. Clair Shores are looking at miles of sludge that's been washed up and now sitting on the banks of the city.
Residents in St. Clair Shores are looking at miles of sludge that's been washed up and now sitting on the banks of the city.
As the rest of the world continues to warm, Michigan keeps getting wetter
As the planet continues to break temperature records, Michigan is breaking precipitation records. In 2019, 41.55 inches fell across the state, which is more than 10 inches above average.
As the planet continues to break temperature records, Michigan is breaking precipitation records. In 2019, 41.55 inches fell across the state, which is more than 10 inches above average.