Wildlife regulators approve burbot catch limits in Michigan
Burbot fishing has grown in popularity recently. But so have the pressures on the species as invasive mussels continue to spread around their habitat.
Burbot fishing has grown in popularity recently. But so have the pressures on the species as invasive mussels continue to spread around their habitat.
Burbot fishing booms in Michigan, worrying researchers and anglers that the species is faltering
As overharvesting and invasive species threaten the coldwater fish, Michigan is proposing first-ever catch limits on burbot. Meanwhile, researchers are racing to better understand the relatively-unknown fish.
As overharvesting and invasive species threaten the coldwater fish, Michigan is proposing first-ever catch limits on burbot. Meanwhile, researchers are racing to better understand the relatively-unknown fish.
400 mile memorial swim honors crew of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald 50 years later
It has been half a century since the famous Edmund Fitzgerald sank to the bottom of Lake Superior, taking the crew down with her, and this week, swimmers undertook a 411-mile relay swim to honor the 29 men.
It has been half a century since the famous Edmund Fitzgerald sank to the bottom of Lake Superior, taking the crew down with her, and this week, swimmers undertook a 411-mile relay swim to honor the 29 men.
Michigan proposes new sturgeon fishing rules, shrinking one season and adding another
Two proposals before the Natural Resource Commission would shrink one sturgeon fishing season while adding another catch-and-release season.
Two proposals before the Natural Resource Commission would shrink one sturgeon fishing season while adding another catch-and-release season.
Isle Royale staff kill wolf that grew too reliant on visiting campers
Managers of the remote island made the decision after noting the wolves had grown reliant on human food sources and had been spotted dragging away food storage bags and backpacks “at numerous campsites.”
Managers of the remote island made the decision after noting the wolves had grown reliant on human food sources and had been spotted dragging away food storage bags and backpacks “at numerous campsites.”
Sprint start to the AuSable River Canoe Marathon
The 2025 AuSable River Canoe Marathon started in Grayling at 9 p.m. with a sprint start to the river, ahead of a grueling 120-mile marathon to Oscoda on the shores of Lake Huron.
The 2025 AuSable River Canoe Marathon started in Grayling at 9 p.m. with a sprint start to the river, ahead of a grueling 120-mile marathon to Oscoda on the shores of Lake Huron.
Wooden skyline over Michigan dunescape at Ludington State Park getting $3.5M renovation
The Skyline trail in Ludington State Park takes visitors a half-mile through one of the state's gems along the Great Lakes.
The Skyline trail in Ludington State Park takes visitors a half-mile through one of the state's gems along the Great Lakes.
Sea lamprey barrier will protect vital Michigan egg spawning site
Chinook salmon and steelhead eggs are collected at the Little Manistee River site in northern Michigan. The new barrier will protect them from lamprey but disrupt a popular paddling spot.
Chinook salmon and steelhead eggs are collected at the Little Manistee River site in northern Michigan. The new barrier will protect them from lamprey but disrupt a popular paddling spot.
Line 5 Tunnel Project: Public comments now open for proposal to build under Straits of Mackinac
The massive construction project has been the subject of controversy from advocates concerned about a potential environmental disaster should the infrastructure be damaged.
The massive construction project has been the subject of controversy from advocates concerned about a potential environmental disaster should the infrastructure be damaged.
Lake whitefish numbers continue perilous decline as NRC set to discuss problem
One of the state's most iconic fish are struggling with several environmental stressors. Regulators will take up the issue on Thursday.
One of the state's most iconic fish are struggling with several environmental stressors. Regulators will take up the issue on Thursday.
Deceased Isle Royale hikers identified as Michigan father and son
According to death certificates obtained by FOX 2, the father and son lived in Salem Township.
According to death certificates obtained by FOX 2, the father and son lived in Salem Township.
Sturgeon populations in Great Lakes recovering after longterm decline - just ask sturgio
For decades, sturgeon numbers have fallen in the Great Lakes. But in recent years, the ancient species has been coming back. One juvenile gives us a glimpse into some of the conservation efforts.
For decades, sturgeon numbers have fallen in the Great Lakes. But in recent years, the ancient species has been coming back. One juvenile gives us a glimpse into some of the conservation efforts.
New Soo lock project in Great Lakes gets $95M in funding
The third and final phase of construction is expected to be completed by 2030. It will cost more than a billion dollars.
The third and final phase of construction is expected to be completed by 2030. It will cost more than a billion dollars.
Great Lakes temperatures are intensifying as region enters new reality, new study suggests
From large-scale fish kills to keeping our coastal nuclear plants cool, the region's new reality will only grow more extreme.
From large-scale fish kills to keeping our coastal nuclear plants cool, the region's new reality will only grow more extreme.
Sleeping Bear Dunes overlook removed, park service says
Migrating dunes are an iconic feature of West Michigan, but that also creates problems.
Migrating dunes are an iconic feature of West Michigan, but that also creates problems.
UM researchers identify organism behind toxins produced in harmful algal blooms
Michigan has waged a losing battle with reducing harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie for the last decade.
Michigan has waged a losing battle with reducing harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie for the last decade.
Soo Locks to open early as Great Lakes shipping season restarts this week
The Great Lakes shipping season returns this week - and there's more than one way to watch the Soo Locks open for the first time this year. Here's how:
The Great Lakes shipping season returns this week - and there's more than one way to watch the Soo Locks open for the first time this year. Here's how:
Great Lakes shipwreck discovered 132 years later reveals tragic story
Using a remotely operated vehicle, teams were able to find the wreck of the Western Reserve steamship, which sank on Aug. 30, 1892.
Using a remotely operated vehicle, teams were able to find the wreck of the Western Reserve steamship, which sank on Aug. 30, 1892.
Great Lakes ice coverage nears seasonal average with one notable exception
After a paltry year of ice coverage in 2024, this winter's freezing temperatures are having an impact across the Great Lakes.
After a paltry year of ice coverage in 2024, this winter's freezing temperatures are having an impact across the Great Lakes.
Great Lakes invasive carp project on hold amid fears Trump will pull funding
A massive $1.2 billion project intended to keep invasive fish out of the Great Lakes is on hold amid fears Donald Trump won't cover the federal government's share.
A massive $1.2 billion project intended to keep invasive fish out of the Great Lakes is on hold amid fears Donald Trump won't cover the federal government's share.