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.
Drone captures kids playing on frozen Lake Michigan waves: ‘almost certain death’
A family of three played on shelf ice on Lake Michigan on Saturday as a drone photographer captured the scene.
A family of three played on shelf ice on Lake Michigan on Saturday as a drone photographer captured the scene.
Great Lakes ice coverage predicted to be below normal for most lakes this winter
Last year had some of the lowest ice coverage ever reported on the Great Lakes.
Last year had some of the lowest ice coverage ever reported on the Great Lakes.
Pelicans increasingly migrating to Michigan, stumping aviary enthusiasts
Pelicans don't chew their food, instead swallowing fish whole. The eating habit was spotted near a DTE plant in Monroe County - and will only become more common over the years.
Pelicans don't chew their food, instead swallowing fish whole. The eating habit was spotted near a DTE plant in Monroe County - and will only become more common over the years.
Macomb and Oakland County lawmakers call on EGLE to revise wastewater permit
The saga over allegations of untreated water and sewage contaminating a river that flows between Oakland and Macomb counties continued Wednesday after lawmakers called out the state for not addressing the pollution.
The saga over allegations of untreated water and sewage contaminating a river that flows between Oakland and Macomb counties continued Wednesday after lawmakers called out the state for not addressing the pollution.
Oakland-Macomb County feud over wastewater bubbling into the public
Officials pointing fingers at one another over claims of Oakland County releasing untreated wastewater into Macomb County continued to fester on Wednesday.
Officials pointing fingers at one another over claims of Oakland County releasing untreated wastewater into Macomb County continued to fester on Wednesday.
Michigan's artificial shorelines are making its lakes sick. Can they be healed?
Michigan's lakes have been severed from the landscape as the state's shorelines are increasingly developed. The consequences stretch beyond the beach.
Michigan's lakes have been severed from the landscape as the state's shorelines are increasingly developed. The consequences stretch beyond the beach.