Great Lakes Echo
http://greatlakesecho.org/2020/11/06/hunting-booms-as-a-respite-from-covid-19-game-processors-say/
By Tom Perkins, Energy News Network, through the Institute for Nonprofit News network
Michigan environmental groups are at odds over a ballot measure that aims to boost spending on state park improvements using funding from fossil fuel extraction.
The state already relies on mining, oil and gas royalties to fund its park system.
Great Lakes Now
https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/10/michigan-fossil-fuel-money-environmentalists/
This article was republished here with permission from Great Lakes Echo.
By Eric Freedman, Capital News Service
To keep healthy this fall, deer hunters have more to worry about than just COVID-19 and the flu.
On the beware list: a group of chemicals known as PFAS and lead from ammunition.
Great Lakes Now
https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/10/hunters-contaminated-game-pfas-lead/
Great Lakes Echo
http://greatlakesecho.org/2020/10/14/hunters-need-to-avoid-contaminated-game/
CHESTERTON, Ind. (AP) — Three new all-terrain wheelchairs have been added for guest use at Indiana Dunes State Park.
The park in Northwest Indiana says the chairs were purchased by the Friends of Indiana Dunes. Two of the chairs are designed for use on trails, and one chair is designed for use on the Lake Michigan beach.
Great Lakes Now
https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/10/ap-all-terrain-wheelchairs-indiana-dunes-state-park/
All that remained of the schooner was a bit of its hull – a tightly-packed row of wooden planks stretching 40 feet across the bottom of Lake Huron. Sunbeams easily penetrated the 20 feet of clear lake water above the wreck.
The site appeared lifeless.
There were no schools of emerald shiners, black-striped minnows or yellow perch in sight.
Great Lakes Now
https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/10/shipwreck-ecosystem-fish-great-lakes-species/
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Drownings in Lake Michigan have reached record levels with at least 53 people dead so far this year, according to a water safety advocacy group.
The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, a nonprofit that tracks Great Lakes drownings, said that compares with 48 drownings in 2019 and 42 in 2018.
Great Lakes Now
https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/10/ap-lake-michigan-drownings-new-high-2020/
Great Lakes Echo
http://greatlakesecho.org/2020/08/03/short-drive-to-the-wilderness/
Great Lakes states and provinces have opened up their parks to overnight campers again now that COVID-19 closures have been lifted.
In March, national parks were closed in Canada, along with Ontario provincial parks. In the U.S., while parks remained open to visitors, facilities and many campgrounds were closed to the public.
Great Lakes Now
https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/07/visitors-flock-parks-beaches-lakes-provinces-states-reopen/
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Lake Michigan is having a warm summer.
The average surface water temperature was 75.3 degrees on July 9, setting a record for the month based on 26 years of record keeping, government scientists said.
The summer high is 75.6 degrees recorded in August 2016, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or NOAA.
Great Lakes Now
https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/07/ap-hot-summer-lake-michigan/
HOUGHTON, Mich. (AP) — Wolves and moose won’t notice much human company at Isle Royale National Park.
The remote island in Lake Superior said it’s delaying the summer opening because of coronavirus restrictions. Camping might become available by late June or July but there will be no ferry service.
Great Lakes Now
https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/05/ap-isle-royale-covid-19/
PORTER, Ind. (AP) — Indiana Dunes National Park has started an information line to help visitors find an open beach with available parking amid severe shoreline erosion along Lake Michigan and the need for social distancing.
Beginning Saturday morning, visitors can call 219-395-1003 to hear recorded information on available parking at Indiana Dunes National Park beaches and nearby Indiana Dunes State Park.
Great Lakes Now
https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/05/ap-indiana-dunes-covid-19-beach-parking/
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesotans should fish close to home to help curb the coronavirus pandemic when the walleye season opens this weekend, avoiding overnight stays and driving no further than they can go on one tank of gas, Department of Natural Resources officials said Wednesday.
Great Lakes Now
https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/05/ap-minnesota-fish-business-covid-19-coronavirus/
Great Lakes Echo
http://greatlakesecho.org/2020/04/24/hunters-anglers-fret-over-outdoor-restrictions/
Residents and locals aren't happy with the number of non-residents coming to town to fish without adhering to social distancing measures.
Great Lakes Now
https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/04/covid-19-coronavirus-complaints-anglers-out-of-towners/
Great Lakes Echo
http://greatlakesecho.org/2020/04/15/question-mark-hangs-over-that-grand-michigan-tradition-summer-camp/
Great Lakes Echo
http://greatlakesecho.org/2020/04/13/boaters-can-get-online-education-but-hunters-out-of-luck/
Great Lakes Echo
http://greatlakesecho.org/2020/03/26/senate-bills-could-commercialize-industrial-hemp-with-federal-approval/
Great Lakes Echo
http://greatlakesecho.org/2020/03/25/former-hunting-tv-show-host-sentenced-for-violation-of-lacey-act/
Great Lakes Echo
http://greatlakesecho.org/2020/03/24/covid-19-could-cut-millions-of-dollars-of-michigans-outdoor-related-revenue/
Great Lakes Echo
http://greatlakesecho.org/2020/03/19/hike-and-camp-at-state-parks-but-forget-big-outdoor-weddings-and-trail-races/
Great Lakes Echo
http://greatlakesecho.org/2020/03/17/michigan-links-trains-and-bikes/
Great Lakes Echo
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GreatLakesEcho/~3/NbSoRZXk90M/
This article was republished here with permission from Great Lakes Echo.
By Danielle James, Capital News Service
From ski slopes to dog sled races to snow carving contests, warmer weather this season has forced Michigan’s winter sports and tourism groups to adapt to keep participants and spectators coming.
Great Lakes Now
https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/02/warm-winter-changes-outdoor-recreation/
Great Lakes Echo
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GreatLakesEcho/~3/-2DMKWNLeho/
