Macomb and Oakland County lawmakers call on EGLE to revise wastewater permit
The saga over allegations of untreated water and sewage contaminating a river that flows between Oakland and Macomb counties continued Wednesday after lawmakers called out the state for not addressing the pollution.
Oakland-Macomb County feud over wastewater bubbling into the public
Officials pointing fingers at one another over claims of Oakland County releasing untreated wastewater into Macomb County continued to fester on Wednesday.
Michigan's artificial shorelines are making its lakes sick. Can they be healed?
Michigan's lakes have been severed from the landscape as the state's shorelines are increasingly developed. The consequences stretch beyond the beach.
Earthquake recorded in Lake Michigan last week
A rare earthquake was recorded in the Great Lakes last week after a magnitude 2.9 event was recorded.
Great Lakes' worst invasive species ranked in new study, from zebra mussels to grass carp
Scientists ranked invasive species in the Great Lakes by how much of an impact they have on the region. Here are the 10 that made the list.
Isle Royale wolves accessing human food and garbage at some campgrounds
Wolves have been encroaching on sites on the east side of the island, leading to new food storage guidelines first announced over the weekend.
Great Lakes invasive carp barrier project reaches major milestone
If invasive carp species like bighead, silver, or black species were to establish in the Great Lakes, it could be detrimental to the fisheries and biodiversity.
Beaver Island selected as testing grounds for wave energy prototype
A single cable connected to the mainland powers Beaver Island's homes and businesses - which can be unreliable at times. University of Michigan researchers want to test a new kind of power on the island.
Blue herons nesting over Detroit River seen killing each other
"It's a cold hard cruel world out there and lots of things happen that make us uncomfortable, but that's the way the world works," an ornithologist told a FOX 2 photojournalist.
Recovery diver in metro Detroit will retrieve valuables dropped underwater
Lisa Eick has recovered phones, jewelry, wallets, guns, and even false teeth over the years while diving in Southeast Michigan. Her busiest season is fast approaching and she's prepared to find anything.
Two rescued after boat takes on water in Lake St. Clair
The U.S. Coast Guard traveled out near a remote island in Lake St. Clair after reports of a pleasure craft taking on water. It happened early Friday evening.
Lake Erie algal bloom could be worst in years, latest forecasts say
If rainfall continues at an above-average rate in May and June, the size of the bloom could reach a level not seen since 2019.
Deadline to enact Lake Erie's pollution diet now set
Algae blooms in Lake Erie has tainted the water for years, causing issues for cities that use it for drinking water as well as the animals that call it home.
Isle Royale wolf numbers stable, moose population declining
Moose numbers are down 14% from last year and 60% since 2019, when the population peaked at over 2,000 animals.
Microplastics found in remote waters near Great Lakes in 'alarming' new study
Plastic particles are increasingly moving around through the atmosphere, being inhaled by humans and deposited in the most remote regions of the planet.
Shipwreck found in Lake Superior sank in 1940 during storm, taking captain down with it
On May 1, 1940, the Arlington began to sink, and the crew abandoned the ship - except for Captain Burke.
Lake Superior lighthouse volunteer position sees massive response
The National Park Service is looking for caretakers for one of the most beautiful lighthouses in Lake Superior.
Man who diverted Sleeping Bear Dunes Lakeshore river convicted of 2 misdemeanors
The northern Michigan man wanted easier boat access to Lake Michigan. But his dredging altered the natural power of the water.
Pancake ice mesmerizes on Lake Superior
A very cool sight was spotted on the banks of Lake Superior on New Year's Day and it's an indication that the Great Lakes will, hopefully, freeze soon.
Great Lakes ice coverage lagging behind previous years as first signs of formation appear
Over the past 50 years, the average ice coverage over the Great Lakes was about 5% by now. That's not the case this year.