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Monday, December 19, 2022

Registration for the award-winning Michigan State University Extension Introduction to Lakes Online course is now open! This six-week online course kicks off January 10thand is designed for anyone interested in inland lakes, including concerned citizens, decision makers, local leaders, resource professionals, and lakefront property

by: Michigan Boating Industries Association

tags: Education, Michigan

Thursday, December 15, 2022

Traverse City, MI— Four Native American tribes have agreed with Michigan and federal officials on a revised fishing policy for parts of three of the Great Lakes, officials said Monday. The tentative deal involves contentious issues for groups wanting shares of a valuable resource as populations of some species —

by: John Flesher, Associated Press

tags: Fishing, Michigan

Monday, October 10, 2022

Detroit, MI – The Conference of Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers, a Chicago-based organization representing the Governors of the Great Lakes States and the Canadian Premiers of Ontario and Québec, launched its “100% Whitefish” initiative that includes a diverse group of partner organizations.

by: Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers

tags: Environmental Impact, Lake Michigan, Lake Ontario, Michigan

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Michigan is blessed with an abundance of fresh, clean water – from the Great Lakes and connecting waterways to the groundwater that courses beneath our feet. All 10 million Michiganders rely on this system for clean drinking water, so protecting it is critical to ensuring safe, healthy water for future generations. Grants

by: Michigan.gov

tags: Environmental Impact, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Michigan

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Traverse City, MI – Manitowoc Marina LLC, operators of Manitowoc Marina in Manitowoc, WI and Nestegg Marine in Marinette, WI are pleased to announce their expansion into Traverse City, MI. Manitowoc Marina Yacht Sales will be located at the CenterPointe Office and Marina Complex, a dynamic waterfront office and marina community

by: Manitowoc Marina, LLC

tags: Company Expansions, Lake Michigan, Michigan

Saturday, September 24, 2022

Commerce Twp., MI – The Progressive® Metro Boat Show, held September 15-18 at the Lake St. Clair Metropark was deemed a success by producer Michigan Boating Industries Association, exhibitors, sponsors, and attendees. More than 11,000 attendees strolled the walkways of the Shore and South marinas at the Metropark, spanning

by: Progressive Metro Boat Show

tags: Boat Show, Event, Lake St. Clair, Michigan

Sunday, August 28, 2022

The new Michigan Department of Natural Resources hunting and fishing app is now available for download to Apple and Android devices. Introduced in July after months of development and testing, the free Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app offers a convenient way for hunters, anglers and other outdoor enthusiasts to: Buy hunting and fishing

by: Michigan Department of Natural Resources

tags: Fishing, Michigan

Tuesday, August 23, 2022

The bipartisan state budget Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed July 20 includes a down payment on a solution to one of Michigan’s biggest environmental remediation challenges. A $10 million allocation to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) will begin the process of building a 2,000-foot jetty to

by: Michigan.gov

tags: Environmental Impact, Lake Superior, Michigan

Monday, August 8, 2022

Every July Michigan’s sailing season is packed with energy and excitement as a Triple Play of events are packed with two weeks and 3 weekends that takes hundreds of sailboats of all shapes and sizes with thousands of enthusiastic sailors from young and old; male and female; kids, parents and a smattering of professionals to

by: Mark Reid

tags: Events, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Michigan, Racing

Thursday, July 28, 2022

The resurging Great Lakes cruise industry is charting a course toward sustainability. An association of cruise lines, tourism agencies, port authorities, U.S. states and Canadian provinces has launched a sustainability pledge for ship operators and local communities in response to increasing demand for sustainable travel options.

by: Jeff Johnston, Michigan.gov

tags: Environmental Impact, Great Lakes, Michigan

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