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Ininwewi Gichigami The big western lobe of the Great Lake Michigan-Huron. Pretty and Old ππ
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Hope you humans are working on a resolution to choose kindness always in 2025 ππ
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Humans. Todayβs 250th celebration is a day to pause and reflect on how to make a more perfect union. There is much work to be done. Liberty and justice for ALL the people. πππΊπΈπΊπΈ
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Connecting to ancestors and soon to be traveling from Anaem Omot to me on the Menominee River πππΆ
ictnews.org/news/making-...
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Dugout canoe set to make historic journey down Menominee river
A dugout canoe made by members of the Menominee Nation is set to launch on July 2. It will travel 28 miles down the Menominee River.
https://ictnews.org/news/making-history-on-the-menominee-river/
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Pelicans coming in for a sunset supper ππ
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I hang on to my water molecules for an average of 99 years. Lake Superior is 191 years. Translation for humans = donβt put stuff in the Great Lakes (your freshwater supply) Clean water is life ππ
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Water rushing to the Great Lakes in Canada (a portion will make it to me ππ). Respect. Happy Canada Day to all π¨π¦π¨π¦
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Busy boating week up topside. Please humans be safe. Always wear a life jacket. Keep an eye on the weather. Know the rules of navigation. Donβt operate under the influence. Boater safety courses are way cool as are fire extinguishers & throwable floatation devices. ππ
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Putting on a show last night π π
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You donβt have to forget me. Spider Lake is in the watershed πππ
www.islands.com/2199858/forg...
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Forget Lake Michigan, Visit Traverse City's Underrated Oasis With Scenic Islands And Top-Rated Fishing Spots - Islands
Forget Lake Michigan, visit Spider Lake, Traverse City's underrated oasis with scenic islands perfect for swimming and top-rated, deep water fishing spots.
https://www.islands.com/2199858/forget-lake-michigan-visit-spider-lake-traverse-city-underrated-oasis-scenic-islands-fishing-spots/
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Good night humans ππ Be kind
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The Great Lakes are big, but we are vulnerable to pollution partly because only about 1% of the water is renewed each year by rain & snow, surface runoff, and groundwater recharge. 1% of 6 quadrillion gallons of freshwater. Work harder to protect us,humans ππ
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This one goes out to the Historical Society of Michigan on their 195th birthday! ππ
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Celebrate Juneteenth today! It is the oldest national commemoration of the end of slavery. ππ
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This month 160 years ago the James Vernor Company was founded and soon supplies of ginger ale aged in oak barrels were available all across Michigan ππ Cheers!
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The Great Lakes hold 6 quadrillion gallons of fresh water. Enough to cover the entire continental USA to a depth of 10 feet. ππ My native apex predator of the deep (Lake Trout) would not like that tho
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Humans. Releasing Mylar balloons is littering. Bad for my fish, birds and animals. Please do not do it ππ
add a skeleton here at some point
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Nature is way better than UFC fights ππ
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Pelicans on patrol ππ
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This is how to move a lighthouse for restoration of the pier underneath and painting of the structure. Donβt worry humans - it will be put back when the project is completed ππ
#Algoma
π₯ thanks to DoorCountyPulse
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I do not want to sweep anyone away ππ
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The only view I get of bridges ππ
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6 out of 10 on my shore ππ
10best.usatoday.com/awards/best-...
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10 best beaches at lakes across the United States
These 10 spectacular lakeside beaches, voted as the best in the U.S. by readers, are worth the trip.
https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/best-lake-beach/
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Unusually calm and serene today ππ
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Impending ignorance is not bliss ππ Trump Administration to Dismantle Ocean Monitoring System
www.nytimes.com/2026/06/01/c...
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Trump Administration to Dismantle Ocean Monitoring System
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/01/climate/ocean-observatories-initiative.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share
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The researchers are not the only ones deeply worried. Fund the research for humanity and nature ππ
www.interlochenpublicradio.org/ipr-news/202...
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Great Lakes researchers worry about federal cuts to NOAA
The Presidentβs proposed budget would cut funding to efforts that improve public safety, the maritime economy and health on the Great Lakes, researchers say.
https://www.interlochenpublicradio.org/ipr-news/2026-06-01/great-lakes-researchers-worry-about-federal-cuts-to-noaa
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My fish are happy because there are still a few midges around ππ
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This one goes out to the Army Corp of Engineers Chicago district as active construction resumes on deterrents at Brandon Roads Lock and Dam to keep Asian Carp out of the Great Lakes. This is critical for lake health and fisheries ππ
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Big risk for me ππ Tell EGLE to reject the permit
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I love these humans ππ
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Lookinβ south for more land but Indiana Dunes is 300 miles away ππ
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You humans ready for summer in the watershed? ππ
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Humans. This is a full scale attack on YOUR public lands for the benefit of the few ππ
mountainjournal.org/trump-burgum...
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Trump, Burgum Rescind Public Lands Rule - Mountain Journal
BLM effort to put conservation on par with energy development rejected as Trump administration reverses Biden goals
https://mountainjournal.org/trump-burgum-rescind-public-lands-rule/
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This is good news for the Great Lakes ππ
earthjustice.org/press/2026/w...
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Wisconsin Judge Orders Partial Freeze on Line 5 Construction
Enbridge must stop some work while the Bad River Band brings legal claims
https://earthjustice.org/press/2026/wisconsin-judge-orders-partial-freeze-on-line-5-construction
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Tired of grifting, retribution and untruthful behavior. Lakes canβt vote, but you humans sure can do something about this ππ
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Doug is free once again in the watershed. I am still feeling bad about bouncing him around a bit last month ππ
www.mlive.com/environment/...
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βDoug the Tankβ returns to native habitat after rescue from Lake Michigan surf
This snapping turtle was among several turtles that ended up on the shoreline β a place where they canβt survive long β after flooding.
https://www.mlive.com/environment/2026/05/doug-the-tank-returns-to-native-habitat-after-rescue-from-lake-michigan-surf.html
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Midges are hatching thus fish, birds and bats are happy. Humans not so much ππ
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Humans. Turn off your yard lights this week and help the birds pass through the watershed ππ
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Goodnight humans ππ
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The look you get when youβre up at least 14 inches in the last month ππ
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Even tho there are some snow flurries up topside, today marks the start of my summer ferry season ππ
www.wzzm13.com/article/news...
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This one goes out to
www.glos.org
for the critical data they supply to humans that supports shipping, water quality, coast guard response, algae blooms, real-time wave,wind, water temp forecasts and much more! ππ
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You know what to do, humans ππ
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Lake Michigan: 2026 USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards
Perched along the borders of Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan, the aptly named Lake Michigan serves as the largest lake on Earth to reside solely in one country. In addition to gorgeous natu...
https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/lake-michigan-illinois-indiana-michigan-and-wisconsin/
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The Federal St Laurent at anchor ππ
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On this Earth Day, start protecting nature every day as human life and health depend on it ππ πππ
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Island sunset ππ
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Background info. This is happening around the country. J.H. Campbell power plant is one of Michiganβs biggest polluters and about 400 meters from my shore & on the Pigeon River that flows into me. High costs passed to consumers along with some arsenic and lead ππ
vitalsigns.edf.org/story/coal-p...
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Looking to bring you dinner. ππ
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This one goes out in honor of US Senators that decide to PROTECT the Boundary Waters watershed ππ (Looking at you Senator Ron Johnson to join this group) ππ
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I would like to sincerely apologize for rolling this 33 pounder around in my waves. Cheers big guy ππ
www.woodtv.com/news/ottawa-...
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Giant snapping turtle rescued on Lake Michigan beach
A giant snapping turtle is going viral across West Michigan after he was brought to a local sanctuary last week.
https://www.woodtv.com/news/ottawa-county/giant-snapping-turtle-rescued-on-lake-michigan-beach/
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Both humans and pelicans are aware that the walleye are running ππ
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A wee bit of the remaining 2% ice coverage up topside ππ
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