LANSING — For generations, the Great Lakes have been viewed as a symbol of abundance and food security. However, rising levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination are prompting scientists to question whether these waters can safely sustain surrounding communities. ...
NEW YORK (AP) — Tick season seems to be off to a fast start, with an unusually high number of bites already reported across the country. Some U.S. doctors are worried about the potential for a bad year for tick-borne diseases. “If you have a lot of exposures, there will probably be more ...
LANSING – To mark National Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is calling on Michiganders to protect their landscapes and the state’s natural resources from invasive pests this spring. “Every gardener, ...
Steelhead egg collection was scheduled to begin Tuesday, April 14 at the Little Manistee River Weir in Stronach, Michigan. However, electrical damage during overnight storms caused a power failure at the weir facility, resulting in the loss of some of the fish being held for egg ...
“Come on Pearl, come on Kitty, if you feel inclined, down around the bend in the water, bring your fishin' line,” – Gordon Lightfoot In the evenings now, if I travel along the county road, the deer are gathering in any place where there’s bare ground. The surrounding landscape remains ...
As a record volume of water driven by snowmelt and spring rain runs through the Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex, water is also high in many other areas of Michigan's northeastern Lower Peninsula, and that means putting safety first. Resist the urge to fish, explore or put a watercraft in ...