Rouge River fish surveys, ambush bugs, and Raptors on the River | Brother Nature
The Rouge River is teeming with life - you just have to look and the Friends of the Rouge spends its summers doing just that. Its fish surveys inform our knowledge of the system's water quality. Also on Brother Nature this week, ambush bugs, noisy cicadas, Pictured Rocks cool toilet.
The Rouge River is teeming with life - you just have to look and the Friends of the Rouge spends its summers doing just that. Its fish surveys inform our knowledge of the system's water quality. Also on Brother Nature this week, ambush bugs, noisy cicadas, Pictured Rocks cool toilet.
Trump renames Lake Ontario to Lake America
The president's renaming of one of the five Great Lakes comes amid an escalating spat with Canada as a trade war between the two neighboring countries resumed in August.
The president's renaming of one of the five Great Lakes comes amid an escalating spat with Canada as a trade war between the two neighboring countries resumed in August.
President Trump changes name of one of the Great Lakes
The U.S. President signed an executive order that changes the name of one of the Great Lakes, swapping it from Lake Ontario for Lake America.
The U.S. President signed an executive order that changes the name of one of the Great Lakes, swapping it from Lake Ontario for Lake America.
A Great Lakes shorebird is making a comeback
The piping plover's return to the Great Lakes is a success story for the region. After the number of nesting pairs dwindled to less than 11, the species' numbers have rebounded, nearly reaching a hundred.
The piping plover's return to the Great Lakes is a success story for the region. After the number of nesting pairs dwindled to less than 11, the species' numbers have rebounded, nearly reaching a hundred.
Disc Golf World Championship returns to Michigan | Brother Nature
The crown jewel of professional Disc Golf play returns to Kensington Metropark for the annual world championship tournament. Hundreds of players will take on the two courses, including the 18 holes at Toboggan. Also on Brother Nature, the restoration behind some of the holes.
The crown jewel of professional Disc Golf play returns to Kensington Metropark for the annual world championship tournament. Hundreds of players will take on the two courses, including the 18 holes at Toboggan. Also on Brother Nature, the restoration behind some of the holes.
Detroit biologist dives for sharks and underwater filming | Brother Nature
Randy Thomas is a Detroit-native and wildlife biologist who swims with sharks and gives audiences a rarely-seen vantage into the ocean's apex predators. Also on Brother Nature this week, the Great Lakes' underwater filmmakers who livestream their dives as well as a trip to Pictured Rocks.
Randy Thomas is a Detroit-native and wildlife biologist who swims with sharks and gives audiences a rarely-seen vantage into the ocean's apex predators. Also on Brother Nature this week, the Great Lakes' underwater filmmakers who livestream their dives as well as a trip to Pictured Rocks.
Outdoor therapy and Michigan's best rivers | Brother Nature
What is Michigan's best river? Bridge Magazine's reader poll found one reigns supreme. Also on Brother Nature this week, the benefits of outdoor therapy for men, dragonflies, and how the DNR auctions off land.
What is Michigan's best river? Bridge Magazine's reader poll found one reigns supreme. Also on Brother Nature this week, the benefits of outdoor therapy for men, dragonflies, and how the DNR auctions off land.
Lake Erie's thousand-year storm that flooded Kelleys Island and dropped 17 inches of rain
Kelleys Island received over half-a-year's worth of rain in six hours earlier in July. Here's the science behind the historic weather event.
Kelleys Island received over half-a-year's worth of rain in six hours earlier in July. Here's the science behind the historic weather event.
Good Samaritan rescues 3 from sinking fishing boat on Lake St. Clair
Three people were safely rescued after their fishing boat began sinking on Lake St. Clair Sunday morning.
Three people were safely rescued after their fishing boat began sinking on Lake St. Clair Sunday morning.
Good Samaritan rescues 3 from sinking fishing boat on Lake St. Clair
Three people were safely rescued after their fishing boat began sinking on Lake St. Clair Sunday morning. A nearby charter captain came to their aid before TowBoatUS crews recovered the damaged vessel from the water. (Video submitted by Ally Garza)
Three people were safely rescued after their fishing boat began sinking on Lake St. Clair Sunday morning. A nearby charter captain came to their aid before TowBoatUS crews recovered the damaged vessel from the water. (Video submitted by Ally Garza)
Howell Nature Center, Lake Erie rains, and Port Sustainability | Brother Nature
The Howell Nature Center knocked their fundraising goal out of the park. What will they do with the money? In Lake Erie, Kelleys Island received 17 inches of rain in six hours. Derek Kevra shows us what happened. And the Detroit Wayne County Port Authority breaks down the sustainability efforts they're deploying to reach net-zero emissions.
The Howell Nature Center knocked their fundraising goal out of the park. What will they do with the money? In Lake Erie, Kelleys Island received 17 inches of rain in six hours. Derek Kevra shows us what happened. And the Detroit Wayne County Port Authority breaks down the sustainability efforts they're deploying to reach net-zero emissions.
Kayaking the Huron River, Bassquatch Hunter, and AuSable canoeing | Brother Nature
The Huron River stretches from within Michigan's Lower Peninsula all the way to Lake Erie. Along the way are all sorts of sights and sounds, from sunbathing turtles to gliding herons. On Brother Nature this week, we kayaked a small stretch of the river with the help of the Huron Clinton Metroparks and Skip's Huron River Canoe Livery. Also on the show this week, our recovering piping plovers, Michigan's only venomous snake, and Mike McKinstry of the Bassquatch Hunter made a visit on the show.
The Huron River stretches from within Michigan's Lower Peninsula all the way to Lake Erie. Along the way are all sorts of sights and sounds, from sunbathing turtles to gliding herons. On Brother Nature this week, we kayaked a small stretch of the river with the help of the Huron Clinton Metroparks and Skip's Huron River Canoe Livery. Also on the show this week, our recovering piping plovers, Michigan's only venomous snake, and Mike McKinstry of the Bassquatch Hunter made a visit on the show.
More than 80 boats retire from Bayview Mackinac Race amid extreme conditions
Extreme conditions have forced 85 boats to withdraw from the 102nd annual Bayview Mackinac Race, though officials say no serious injuries have been reported and all participants have been accounted for.
Extreme conditions have forced 85 boats to withdraw from the 102nd annual Bayview Mackinac Race, though officials say no serious injuries have been reported and all participants have been accounted for.
Stream Bayview Mackinac Race this weekend on Lake Huron
Stream the 2026 Bayview Mackinac Race live from two different boats this weekend live on Lake Huron.
Stream the 2026 Bayview Mackinac Race live from two different boats this weekend live on Lake Huron.
Wildfire Consequences and Boxwood fatalities | Brother Nature
The wildfires in Canada and the smoke afflicting Michigan has devastating consequences for our health, and solutions to the widening crises are limited. Also on Brother Nature this week, what's wrong with Michigan's boxwoods? The hardy shrub is increasingly under attack from pests.
The wildfires in Canada and the smoke afflicting Michigan has devastating consequences for our health, and solutions to the widening crises are limited. Also on Brother Nature this week, what's wrong with Michigan's boxwoods? The hardy shrub is increasingly under attack from pests.
US Coast Guard warns of rise in fake distress calls on Great Lakes
The US Coast Guard is calling attention to the dangers and penalties of hoax distress calls using radio, phones and social media.
The US Coast Guard is calling attention to the dangers and penalties of hoax distress calls using radio, phones and social media.
Chirp Nook's guide to birding, Memorial swims, and Fish Cleaning | Brother Nature
Getting into birding is as easy as leaving out some seeds and mixing in a little patience. But there's so much more to the hobby for those with enough interest. Carissa with Chirp Nook explains the best way to get involved. Also on Brother Nature this week, freaky fungus, memorial swims, a rare cactus blooms in West Bloomfield, and a campaign to build a fish cleaning station for Lake St. Clair.
Getting into birding is as easy as leaving out some seeds and mixing in a little patience. But there's so much more to the hobby for those with enough interest. Carissa with Chirp Nook explains the best way to get involved. Also on Brother Nature this week, freaky fungus, memorial swims, a rare cactus blooms in West Bloomfield, and a campaign to build a fish cleaning station for Lake St. Clair.
Isle Royale campground closed due to heightened wolf interactions
A very nosy wolf is creating issues for Isle Royale campers and forcing the National Park Service to close a campground.
A very nosy wolf is creating issues for Isle Royale campers and forcing the National Park Service to close a campground.
Ford House's new Lake St. Clair shoreline reopens to the public
After years of restoration work along Lake St. Clair, an icon of Michigan history is unveiling nearly a mile of newly-built shoreline.
After years of restoration work along Lake St. Clair, an icon of Michigan history is unveiling nearly a mile of newly-built shoreline.
Future Great Lakes trail to offer unbroken passage along entire shoreline
Ferry crossings, international bridges, and thousands of miles of shoreline are all part of what will one day be a continuous trail spanning the entire Great Lakes.
Ferry crossings, international bridges, and thousands of miles of shoreline are all part of what will one day be a continuous trail spanning the entire Great Lakes.