Invasive crayfish found in SW Michigan. What to do if you find one
Great Lakes Commission
Invasive red swamp crayfish have been found in southwest Michigan’s Cass County for the first time, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources said on Wednesday. Read the full story by […]
Marijuana farm loses court fight over clearing protected wetlands
Great Lakes Commission
A judge has ruled that a marijuana grower illegally cleared nearly 16 acres of protected wetlands while building a large cannabis farm in northern Michigan. Read the full story by […]
EDITORIAL: Maintain H2Ohio
Great Lakes Commission
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is traveling the Lake Erie watershed, making the case for continuous funding for his legacy program, H2Ohio. The program has shown improved water quality and established […]
3 zero-proof cocktails you won’t even realize are non-alcoholic
Cottage Life

Zero proof, ready-to-serve cocktails have come a long way over the past few years and we’re not mad about that. Here are three to try: The Cipriani Peach Bellini is … Continued

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3 host gift ideas for empty-handed guests
Cottage Life

Guests, don’t forget to bring a gift. The best cottage gifts are small and non-perishable, and never add extra work to the host’s weekend. The Bird Watching Bucket List is … Continued

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Cleveland Metroparks stream restoration expands fish migration
Great Lakes Commission
In Ohio, another branch of the long-degraded Cuyahoga River watershed has been restored so that fish can return to a section of stream cut off years ago by human intrusion. […]
Dangerous dams put more Michigan residents at risk
Great Lakes Commission
Six years after the catastrophic Edenville Dam collapse drained Michigan’s Wixom Lake and left homeowners high and dry, the number of high-hazard, poor-condition dams in Michigan has nearly doubled. Read […]
Man charged with discharging sewage into Lake Michigan, impersonating a federal officer
Great Lakes Echo
By Eric Freedman A Michigan man faces trial later this fall on charges of illegally discharging sewage into Lake Michigan, illegally using Coast Guard insignia and impersonating a federal officer.
How should you legally transport alcohol in the car?
Cottage Life

“There’s nothing wrong with setting it on the seat beside you, provided that it’s sealed. If not, then it has to be out of the reach of the driver. So, … Continued

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These retired boats set sail for a new life
Cottage Life

Four years ago, Cottage Life asked readers to look for 14-foot sailing dinghies lingering at the cottage. You responded, which was no surprise to sailing historian Rob Mazza. He knew … Continued

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Copperwood mine plan proceeds near Lake Superior, Porcupine Mountains
Great Lakes Commission
A Canadian mining company’s proposed copper mine less than two miles upstream from Lake Superior in Gogebic County, Michigan, is nearing all required permitting approvals and recently received a $50 […]
Superior Aggregates gets $1 million to revive Lake Superior harbour
Great Lakes Commission
Superior Aggregates Corp. received $1 million from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund to revive commercial shipping at Michipicoten Harbour near Wawa, Ontario, which has not been used by vessels since […]