Monday, March 27, 2023
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — (AP) — A federal review of plans for a Great Lakes oil pipeline tunnel will take more than a year longer than originally planned, officials said Thursday, likely delaying completion of the project — if approved — until 2030 or later. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had intended toFriday, March 24, 2023
Some organisms taking refuge in artificial cobble reefs in Lake Huron’s Thunder Bay are invasive, but researchers say they don’t interfere with native species. Image: Ellen Marsden The ecological success of artificial reefs in Lake Huron’s Thunder Bay could teach people how to restore fish populations across theWednesday, March 8, 2023
Traverse City, MI— Even for the Thunder Bay area, a perilous swath of northern Lake Huron off the Michigan coast that has devoured many a ship, the Ironton’s fate seems particularly cruel. The 191-foot (58-meter) cargo vessel collided with a grain hauler on a blustery night in September 1894, sinking both. TheTuesday, February 21, 2023
Federal authorities completed the installation of a $1.67 million trap to capture invasive sea lamprey on the East Branch of the Au Gres River, part of the Lake Huron watershed. The Detroit District of the United States Army Corps of Engineers and Great Lakes Fishery Commission announced Monday the completion of the permanent seaMonday, February 13, 2023
Mackinac Island, MI - Guiding vacationers on and off the ferry boats. Tucking slices of fresh fudge into those deliciously telltale little boxes. Serving up the Pink Pony’s signature Rum Runners. Flying demo kites on a windy stretch of island shoreline. All these summer jobs and many more are in the application process now asTuesday, February 7, 2023
Traverse City, MI — What’s happening in the Great Lakes during those long, frigid months when they’re often covered partially or completely with ice? A casual observer — and even experts — might be inclined to say, “Not much.” Lake scientists have long considered winter a season when aquaticTuesday, December 13, 2022
It’s no doubt that the Chinook (king) salmon is one of the most prized catches on Lake Huron! Their violent strike, the sound of the line screaming out, and their incredible power. They also taste amazing out of our clean water. Even for the experienced angler landing these fish can be a challenge. Finding them and enticing themMonday, November 7, 2022
A version of this article appeared in the Buyer's Guide 2023 of Great Lakes Scuttlebutt magazine. For years I’d been suggesting that Bob and Suze come cruising with us. Devout cottagers, they have a beautiful, century-old log cabin on the Bruce Peninsula. But while Bob seemed content to sit and watch the grass grow beneath hisWednesday, 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. GrantsSunday, August 14, 2022
Brian Pribe is the younger brother of GLS Office Manager Mindy Leppala. Twenty-three years old now, Brian has been sailing his entire life, most notably on his father’s Beneteau 367, Wingjammer. He sails at the collegiate level for the University of Toledo and is a member of UT Sailng Club, the Midwest Collegiate Sailing
