Lakes

Water quality data for various Michigan streams and lakes is used to make policy and management plans, but a lot of that data actually come from regular people. A state-led program is now looking for more volunteers to help monitor water bodies near them.

Three local nonprofits are meeting with planning commissions around Lake Charlevoix to discuss opportunities on how they can improve the lake’s shoreline and water quality.

Lake ecology, watersheds, shorelines, and Michigan water law – are some topics covered in an upcoming online course for the general public.

More than thirty geographic landmarks in Michigan have been given new names this week.

In a few days, anglers will have to bring their fishing shanties in at night.After midnight on Friday, March 15, it won’t be safe to leave them on the ice…

Michigan has more than eleven thousand inland lakes. They’re places where people like to swim, boat, and fish — and many people buy lakefront property to…