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Michigan's Wild Wind Week: What Just Happened?

November 29, 2025

Michigan recently experienced a storm with winds that were quite strong. Some places saw gusts over 60 mph. This happened on November 26th and 27th. The winds were strongest near the Great Lakes. Roosevelt Park in west Michigan had the highest gust at 62 mph. The winds were not just strong; they we

technology

Shipping on the Great Lakes: How Safety Has Improved Over the Years

November 3, 2025

The Great Lakes have seen big changes in shipping safety since the Edmund Fitzgerald disaster in 1975. Back then, ships relied on basic weather reports and simple navigation tools. Today, technology has made sailing much safer. Modern ships have access to real-time weather data, advanced mapping, an

environment

Piping Plovers: A New Hope at Montrose Beach

May 19, 2025

Chicago's Montrose Beach is buzzing with excitement. A pair of piping plovers, Searocket and Imani, have laid their first egg of the season. This event marks a significant moment in the city's wildlife history. It is the second breeding season for this pair. Their first attempt last year resulte

environment

Chemical Hotspots: Protecting Great Lakes Wildlife

February 13, 2025

Imagine a vast, beautiful area with five massive lakes. This is the Great Lakes Basin, a treasure trove of freshwater. But there's a hidden danger lurking in these waters. Chemicals of emerging concern, or CECs, are sneaking in and causing trouble for the plants and animals that call this place home

weather

Snow Alert: Midwest Braces for Winter Weather

December 19, 2024

Get ready, Midwest! A weather system is sweeping in, and it's bringing snow. Meteorologists predict that the upper Midwest will see between one to three inches of snow on Thursday afternoon. The Great Lakes region is in the spotlight, with a 40% chance of snow in parts of Illinois and Indiana. This