Dozens of mergansers found dead on Lake Michigan shore as bird flu continues

Dozens of mergansers found dead on Lake Michigan shore as bird flu continues
Great Lakes Commission
Since last Thursday, seven red-breasted mergansers were admitted to the Wisconsin Humane Society Wildlife Rehabilitation Center with symptoms consistent with the bird flu. Read the full story by Spectrum News.
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The early elk hunt was tough last year. Hot weather is likely to blame.

Interlochen Public Radio
The DNR said daily high temperatures during 2024's early hunt were consistently above 70 degrees, which hampered hunting.
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Geese killed by avian flu in London area prompt warning

Geese killed by avian flu in London area prompt warning
London Free Press
The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) is warning residents not to touch wild birds after confirming several geese in the region died from avian flu. The health unit issued a warning Friday after three Canada geese recently found dead in two locations – in London and Strathroy – tested positive for the “highly pathogenic strain” of […]
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Invasive species pose risk to Great Lakes, annual report says

Invasive species pose risk to Great Lakes, annual report says
Great Lakes Commission
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s annual State of the Great Lakes report highlights issues impacting the various industries and communities that rely on the Great Lakes. […]
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The Squeaky Sand Phenomenon

Interlochen Public Radio
On April 8, 2024, Meghan Hetfield and her partner Roni Pillischer witnessed a total solar eclipse over Lake Ontario. But in the middle of this intense and beautiful experience, something else kept grabbing their attention: the mystery of the squeaky sand all around them.
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New strategies driving public lands acquisitions

Great Lakes Commission
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is looking for deals to create more green space in populated areas as part of an updated public lands strategy. The goal is to […]
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Maritime Time: Seiche on the lake

Interlochen Public Radio
Seiches on the Great Lakes have a violent history.
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Health of the St. Clair River: Conversation with Sheri Faust

Great Lakes Commission
The St. Clair River is a 40-mile watery conduit that connects Lake Huron and Lake St. Clair. It is a vital part of the Great Lakes and provides not only […]
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Glen Lake board puts a hold on school forest housing discussion

Interlochen Public Radio
The proposal was originally discussed at an October board meeting.
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Hickory Forest opens to hunting after concerns about deer impacting rare plants

Interlochen Public Radio
Park officials want to see if bow hunting can help bring down deer pressure in the 76-acre natural area.
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Protection of wetlands could come down to farmers, says a new report

Interlochen Public Radio
Industrial agriculture in the Upper Midwest has been a driving force behind wetland loss. The farm bill might hold a solution.
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DNR pushes for license fee increases as costs skyrocket

Interlochen Public Radio
The price of hunting and fishing licenses could see a significant bump if the legislation is passed.
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