The 2026 lake sturgeon fishing season on Black Lake in Michigan’s Cheboygan County lasted only 48 minutes for 679 registered anglers — 31 minutes longer than last year. The harvest limit for the 2026 season on Black Lake was six lake sturgeon. Read the full story by the Alpena News.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260209-sturgeon-fishing

Autumn McGowan

Concerns over data centers in Michigan have led to advocates pushing for the Michigan Legislature to enact a one-year moratorium on the construction of new data centers until more comprehensive regulations can be put into place. Read the full story by Great Lakes Echo.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260209-mi-data-centers

Autumn McGowan

The Edsel & Eleanor Ford House received a $7 million NOAA grant in 2023 to restore Michigan’s Ford Cove, improve wildlife habitat along Lake St. Clair and improve visitor access. Now, the restoration project has entered its second phase featuring a “highly visible shoreline transformation.” Read the full story by the Detroit News.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260209-ford-house-restoration

Autumn McGowan