The copper industry in Michigan began when the indigenous peoples spread their knowledge of these copper deposits to early explorers in the early 17th century, says Stephanie Swart, Lake Superior coordinator with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE).
Copper mining stamp sands negatively affecting fish habitat on Michigan’s Buffalo Reef Read More »
This year’s Great Lakes ice cover is currently below average, which means a decrease in revenue for ice fishing businesses across the region.
In Michigan, winter recreation including ice fishing brings in more than $3 billion in revenue each year. James Kessler, a physical scientist at the NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab said the lakes got a late start with ice-making this season.
Below-average ice cover on the Great Lakes negatively impacting businesses Read More »
An artificial dam, known simply as a flow control device, keeps land flood-free from beaver damage.
Beavers naturally create dams as part of their survival instinct. Dams are made from logs and mud, and the resulting beaver ponds help protect beavers from predators like coyotes.
Flow control devices guard areas from beaver damage Read More »
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