“Sacrifice was the code of the road,” – Bob Dylan When I heard the car door shut behind me, I knew I was on the other side of the line – that is, the line between here and out there. I think this has always been one of my favorite sounds. When I was a kid, if I wasn’t outside, I ...
ESCANABA — A new recreation opportunity is available to residents and visitors of Delta County. As of Sept. 26 — last Saturday — kayaks are available to rent right near the boat launch at Pioneer Trail Park. Initial reaction to the addition has been positive, said Delta County Park ...
WISCONSIN — Nine wolves were recently "trapped and humanely euthanized" by USDA Wildlife Services in northern Wisconsin as a last resort following repeated threats to human safety, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) reported. In rural northern Price County, "verified threats to human health and safety" caused by wolves were first reported in July 2025 and continued through August 2026. "Working with USDA Wildlife Services professionals, the DNR recommended numerous non-lethal measures including auditory harassment, hazing, increased lighting, removal of ...
LANSING – Michigan’s sand dunes face serious threats as climate change and environmental factors continue to evolve, as do the communities surrounding them, experts say. Lake Michigan communities have seen problems in recent years as a result of sand dunes shifting, said Emily Smith, the ...
SAULT STE. MARIE — Determining the sex of a sturgeon can be surprisingly difficult. A team of LSSU researchers has refined a genetic testing method that makes the process more reliable, offering a useful tool for fisheries research, conservation, and aquaculture. The research, led by LSSU Professor Britton Ranson Olson, was conducted in collaboration with LSSU Professor and Assistant Director of Research at the Center for Freshwater Research and Education (CFRE), Kevin Kapuscinski, and LSSU Master’s candidate Alana J. Miller-Schofield. Their findings were published Sept. 3 in ...
Every year, the Department of Natural Resources manages the forests to keep them healthy and help prevent wildfires. This includes cutting and thinning trees, prescribed burning and planting new trees. These actions are planned two years in advance. Now is the public's chance to provide input for actions that will be taken in 2028 at the Escanaba Management Unit Open House. The DNR’s Forest Resources Division is asking for public input online or at our public Open House. Go to the MI State Forest Map Application at Michigan.gov/ForestInput and click on your area of interest to find ...
