Beaches
Scientists identify genetics of native beach grass to help protect dunes
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The seed grant could lead to large scale application across the Great Lakes
Nearshore
Dogs keep gulls from polluting Great Lakes beaches
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A new study shows that border collies effectively reduced gull populations on beaches.
Beaches
Video shows stunning views of Lake Michigan
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A kiteboarding and drone enthusiast captures stunning views of Lake Michigan beaches.
Nearshore
Flash point: The lighthouse Lake Superior nearly swallowed
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We asked Great Lakes photographers to send us some of their favorite or toughest Great Lakes shots and a bit of a story behind the picture. This image and explanation are by David Marvin. Most people have never heard of the Crisp Point Lighthouse, much less ever visited it. It stands on the Lake Superior shore fourteen miles west of Whitefish Point, connected to the rest of the world by only a winding seasonal gravel road. Originally, Crisp Point housed only a lifesaving station, starting in 1876.
Nearshore
Beach cleanup no celebration
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One piece of trash isn’t a big deal. Multiply that by the thousands that flock to the beach for firework events and there’s a big problem. Beach officials are left cleaning up littered beaches after Fourth of July fireworks.
Nearshore
Mr. Great Lakes: Dragonflies, beach wellness, Farm Bill help
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Mr. Great Lakes explains new Great Lakes help from the 2014 Farm Bill and the search for an endangered dragonfly. More from Jeff Kart here.
Beaches
Extreme precipitation closes beaches, endangers health
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Even after all of the snow Michigan received this winter is gone and melted, it could still find a way to impact people’s summer plans.
Nearshore
Michigan longterm beach water quality declines
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Beach closure data shows improvement in the short term. A recent study of sediments indicate that in the longterm water quality has declined.
Nearshore
Beach funding dwindles
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Michigan received $152,000 in federal grants in 2014 to monitor the cleanliness of its lakes and beaches.
That’s more than $200,000 less than the state was allotted in 2013.
Nearshore
Survey reveals why lawn trumps native shoreline, and what to do about it
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Property owners believe their waterfronts are more natural than they really are, according to a recent University of Wisconsin survey.