The antibiotics found in Lake Erie waterways could contribute to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria — a rising global concern already.
Author: Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press
‘Never seen anything like this’: Fungal outbreak infects over 90 workers at Michigan paper mill
Nearly 100 workers at a northern Michigan paper mill were infected with blastomycosis fungus. Here’s what we know.
Michigan park closes road for a month to let blue-spotted salamanders cross
The emergence every spring of blue-spotted salamanders in Marquette’s Presque Isle Park, and their trek to their breeding pools, is full of peril.
Invasive Asian carp is getting a new name and a public makeover to draw more eaters
A new name will soon be proposed for the Asian carp. The goal: To grow the fish’s image as a healthy, delicious, organic, sustainable food source.
Record-shattering Great Lakes water levels could be even higher in 2020
Connected lakes Michigan and Huron, and Lake St. Clair are almost 3 feet above long-term averages for October — and water levels could get higher.
18,000 pieces of balloon waste found in Great Lakes: ‘When you let go of a balloon, you’re littering’
“The bottom line is, when you let go of a balloon, you’re littering,” one volunteer said. Now five states have limits or bans on balloon releases.