Lake Michigan
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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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over 1 year ago
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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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8 days ago
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Humans. Turn off your yard lights this week and help the birds pass through the watershed ππ
11 days ago
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Goodnight humans ππ
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15 days ago
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The look you get when youβre up at least 14 inches in the last month ππ
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18 days ago
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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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18 days ago
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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/
22 days ago
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The Federal St Laurent at anchor ππ
23 days ago
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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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27 days ago
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Island sunset ππ
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29 days ago
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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...
add a skeleton here at some point
29 days ago
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Looking to bring you dinner. ππ
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about 1 month ago
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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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about 1 month ago
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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/
about 1 month ago
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Both humans and pelicans are aware that the walleye are running ππ
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about 1 month ago
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A wee bit of the remaining 2% ice coverage up topside ππ
about 1 month ago
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The natural world is essential to human survival. Clean air, clean water and food production not to minimize mental health. This budget proposal is horrific ππ
michiganadvance.com/briefs/michi...
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Michigan-based water advocacy group decries cuts to federal programs protecting the Great Lakes β’ Michigan Advance
Michigan-based water advocacy group decries cuts to federal programs protecting the Great Lakes
https://michiganadvance.com/briefs/michigan-based-water-advocacy-group-decries-cuts-to-federal-programs-protecting-the-great-lakes/
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Science at work in my watershed. Thank you Little Traverse Band of Odawa for working to improve my whitefish population ππ
upnorthlive.com/news/local/l...
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Little Traverse Bay Bands get $200,000 grant to reintroduce whitefish into Lake Michigan
EMMET COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians is working to repopulate whitefish in Lake Michigan by reintroducing them in
https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/little-traverse-bay-bands-get-200000-grant-to-reintroduce-whitefish-into-lake-michigan-emmet-bear-river-odawa-indians
about 1 month ago
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Congress where are you? Sittinβ on some iceberg not paying attention?? Asking for the humans of the watershed ππ
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about 1 month ago
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This one goes out to all the @forestservice research stations being closed by Trump Administration. We need more science not less ππ
about 1 month ago
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Support land trusts as they work to support the natural world. Life depends on it. And hike by my side. My east side. See you April 18. ππ
www.mlive.com/news/muskego...
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This Lake Michigan hike on April 18 comes with an afterparty and supports a great cause
From planting native species to prescribed fire, LCWM celebrates its conservation legacy with three outdoor events including a Lake Michigan shoreline hike.
https://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/2026/04/this-lake-michigan-hike-on-april-18-comes-with-an-afterparty-and-supports-a-great-cause.html
about 2 months ago
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This one goes out with hope that humans focus more on preserving the natural world ππ Clean water is life
about 2 months ago
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I totally support this TODAY ππ
about 2 months ago
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Not necessarily Titanic sized, but only 10% is showing πππ§
about 2 months ago
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Not my fault. Blame Gale ππ
www.mlive.com/life/2026/03...
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https://www.mlive.com/life/2026/03/lake-michigan-beach-parking-lot-buried-by-moving-sand-dune-closes-until-june.html
about 2 months ago
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There is, but it was not made by humans ππ
about 2 months ago
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Today is the International Day of Forests. As a lake, I honor trees and forests as they naturally filter water. Clean water is life ππ
about 2 months ago
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Boating and swimimg season on approach up topside ππ
2 months ago
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WI Senate Republicans! Epic fail! Renewing K-N pays for outdoor recreation infrastructure & land &has bipartisan support. Your votes should work towards sustainable world for 7 generations. ππ Senate inaction means Knowles-Nelson stewardship program likely ending
www.jsonline.com/story/news/p...
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Senate inaction means Knowles-Nelson stewardship program likely ending
Senators failed to take up legislation addressing the state's land conservation program, likely spelling the end of the popular Knowles-Nelson program.
https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2026/03/19/wisconsins-knowles-nelson-stewardship-program-likely-ending/89184584007/
2 months ago
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The calm before Gale visits again πππ
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2 months ago
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Well done Leelanau Conservancy! Making the watershed better place
www.mlive.com/environment/...
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https://www.mlive.com/environment/2026/03/conservancy-closes-8m-deal-on-abandoned-sugar-loaf-ski-resort.html
2 months ago
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My excitement about spring like weather has faded for most of the wβshed. On deck is rain, snow, sleet, graupel and a gale visit ππ
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2 months ago
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Goodnight Humans and be kind to all ππ
2 months ago
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Thank you humans of Washington Island for documenting my efforts to make my own Half Dome and shove ice out ππ
2 months ago
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I win ππ
www.worldatlas.com/lakes/the-mo...
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The Most Shipwrecked Lakes in the US
Given that the Great Lakes were once the countryβs busiest, itβs no surprise that they are also the most shipwrecked in the US.
https://www.worldatlas.com/lakes/the-most-shipwrecked-lakes-in-the-us.html
3 months ago
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If you donβt know, you do now ππ
www.worldatlas.com/lakes/why-la...
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Why Lake Michigan and Lake Huron Are Technically One Lake
Explore the science behind Lake Michigan-Huron: two basins at the same elevation, connected by the Straits of Mackinac, forming one vast freshwater lake.
https://www.worldatlas.com/lakes/why-lake-michigan-and-lake-huron-are-technically-one-lake.html
3 months ago
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Another beautiful day in the watershed ππ Nice photo Jim Ryerse
3 months ago
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Some good news for my native fish species ππ
www.mlive.com/environment/...
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A giant fish experiment is taking shape in Northern Michigan
Massive concrete channels will form the core of the experimental FishPass structure, which is designed to sort native fish from invasive species.
https://www.mlive.com/environment/2026/02/a-giant-fish-experiment-is-taking-shape-in-northern-michigan.html
3 months ago
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This icy sunset goes out to the USA Olympic Womenβs Ice Hockey team π₯π₯ππ Well done!
3 months ago
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Improving the watershed! Thank you Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewage District. Clean water is life πππ¦π¦
www.interlochenpublicradio.org/podcast/poin...
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Crying Over Spilled Sewage
Kevin Shafer is obsessed with rain. As the head of the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, itβs his job to be. But when a thousand-year storm comes out of nowhere and dumps over a foot of rain, ...
https://www.interlochenpublicradio.org/podcast/points-north/2026-02-17/crying-over-spilled-sewage
3 months ago
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This one goes out to Rev. Jesse Jackson who worked so hard in the watershed and beyond to bring all people together ππ
3 months ago
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Itβs been warm humans. If you weigh more than this bird, stay off the ice ππ
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3 months ago
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One upon a time there were Republicans that created and protected wilderness areas and parks ππ
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/c...
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Teddy Rooseveltβs Family Urges G.O.P. to Protect Public Lands
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/climate/theodore-roosevelt-family-boundary-waters.html?smid
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Thank you Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawas and @nature_org for the continuing work to rebuild my whitefish population ππ
www.mlive.com/environment/...
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βHoping that river smells like homeβ: Great Lakes whitefish efforts turn to tributaries
The experimental conservation project aims to create alternative spawning habitat for Great Lakes whitefish, which have suffered steep population declines.
https://www.mlive.com/environment/2026/02/hoping-that-river-smells-like-home-great-lakes-whitefish-efforts-turn-to-tributaries.html
3 months ago
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This administration does not give a swanβs butt about science or the hot mess earth is becoming ππ
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