For the first decade, the erosion caused by waves wearing away at beaches and dunes in annual cycles was manageable. Then the water started rising.
Republican leaders are gutting funding for wetlands and water testing around Lake Erie. And that means more slime, more toxins, and more problems for Michigan.
In nature, a lot can change on a largely uninhabited Great Lakes island over the course of a century. And a lot can stay the same.
Yet, there is an unofficial goal: Find the elusive salamanders. Spotting one would be the crown jewel among any other observations.
Michigan and its neighbors have missed a 2025 deadline to curb the farm pollution that feeds toxic algal blooms in western Lake Erie, despite 10 years of work and millions of dollars spent on the effort.
Water quality experts are using DNA tools to track down contamination responsible for beach closures and reduced recreational opportunities along the Great Lakes and other Michigan inland lakes and streams.
Around 80% of Michigan’s bear population is found in the Upper Peninsula But the DNR has found a 37% increase in the number of bears in the Lower Peninsula since 2012.
Here's your guide to the Saginaw Bay Birding Trail, which spans 142 miles across Michigan and is ideal for bird-watching enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
Lake Michigan, the only one of the five Great Lakes entirely within the United States, spans the western coast of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, providing state residents with fantastic beaches to explore, but there are other fascinating and fun facts about Lake Michigan.
Grab your fishing rods, sandwiches and, maybe, a few friends for a weekend of free fishing, as Michigan celebrates its second free fishing weekend this year by waiving the need for fishing licenses for two days.
